🇮🇪 Irish phrases

How to Say "Slow down" in Irish

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
Éirigh níos moille
"Slow down" in Irish · say it like ay-ree nee-oss mol-yeh

The most natural way to say "Slow down" in Irish is Éirigh níos moille. 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

Téigh níos moille
another way to say it, more casual
Bí ag éirí níos moille
a more formal way to express the same idea

When to use it

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

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Examples in Irish

IrishEnglish
Éirigh níos moille le do thoil.Please slow down.
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 'Éirigh suas', which means 'get up' instead of slowing down.

The fastest way to remember it

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

Frequently asked questions

When should I use 'Éirigh níos moille'?

Use it when you want to ask someone to take their time or reduce their speed.

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