🇱🇦 Lao phrases

How to Say "Slow down" in Lao

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
ລົດຄວາມໃຈ
"Slow down" in Lao · say it like lot khwaam jai

The most natural way to say "Slow down" in Lao is ລົດຄວາມໃຈ. 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

ຊ່າວກວ່າ
used in more casual contexts
ລົດຄວາມໃຈໃຫ້ລົດ
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 common in both casual and formal situations. Make sure to use a polite tone when addressing someone you do not know well.

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Examples in Lao

LaoEnglish
ກະລຸນາລົດຄວາມໃຈໃນສະຖານທີ່ນີ້Please slow down in this area.
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this phrase with 'ເລັດໄປ', which means 'to hurry up'.

The fastest way to remember it

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Frequently asked questions

When should I use this phrase?

Use it when you want to ask someone to reduce their speed for safety.

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