🇮🇳 Kannada phrases

How to Say "Slow down" in Kannada

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
ಮಂದಗತಿಯಾಗು
"Slow down" in Kannada · say it like man-da-ga-tee-yah-goo

The most natural way to say "Slow down" in Kannada is ಮಂದಗತಿಯಾಗು. 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

ಮಂದಗತಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ಹೋಗು
used in a more casual context
ಮಂದವಾಗಿ ಹೋಗು
a more formal way to say it

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. Use it when you feel someone is going too fast for comfort or safety.

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Examples in Kannada

KannadaEnglish
ನೀವು मंदಗತಿಯಾಗು, ದಾರಿ ಸುರಕ್ಷಿತವಾಗಿರಬೇಕು.You should slow down, the road needs to be safe.
Common mistake
Learners often confuse it with 'ಮಂದಗತಿ' which means slow pace, but the phrase is a command.

The fastest way to remember it

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

Frequently asked questions

Can I use this phrase while driving?

Yes, it is commonly used to ask drivers to reduce their speed.

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