🇮🇳 Hindi phrases

How to Say "Slow down" in Hindi

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
धीरे चलो
"Slow down" in Hindi · say it like dhee-reh chah-loh

The most natural way to say "Slow down" in Hindi is धीरे चलो. Tap the speaker above to hear it, then say it back out loud. That is the fastest way to make it stick.

Other ways to say it

धीरे-धीरे
used to suggest a gradual slowing down
कम स्पीड में चलो
more casual, often used in driving contexts

When to use it

You can use this phrase when you want someone to reduce their speed, whether walking or driving. It is appropriate in both casual and formal situations. It can also be used to advise someone to take their time with a task.

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Examples in Hindi

HindiEnglish
सड़क पर धीरे चलो।Walk slowly on the road.
गाड़ी धीरे चलाओ।Drive slowly.
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 'जल्दी चलो' which means 'hurry up'.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear धीरे चलो, repeat it a few times, then use it in a real sentence. SPAIKING lets you practice exactly that, speaking Hindi with a coach that corrects your pronunciation in real time. You can start with two free conversations.

Frequently asked questions

क्या मैं इसे गाड़ी चलाते समय भी कह सकता हूँ?

हाँ, यह गाड़ी चलाते समय धीमा होने के लिए भी कहा जा सकता है।

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