🇱🇰 Sinhala phrases

How to Say "Slow down" in Sinhala

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
මන්දගාමී වන්න
"Slow down" in Sinhala · say it like man-dah-gah-mee vanna

The most natural way to say "Slow down" in Sinhala is මන්දගාමී වන්න. 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

ඉක්මන් වන්න
used in a more casual context to suggest slowing down
අඩු කරන්න
can be used to suggest reducing speed or intensity

When to use it

You can use this phrase when you want someone to reduce their speed, whether it's while driving or doing an activity. It is polite and can be used in both formal and informal situations. It's a good phrase to use when you feel someone is rushing too much.

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Examples in Sinhala

SinhalaEnglish
කරන කටයුතු මන්දගාමී වන්න.Please slow down your activities.
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this phrase with 'ඉක්මන් වන්න', which means 'hurry up'.

The fastest way to remember it

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

Frequently asked questions

When should I use 'මන්දගාමී වන්න'?

Use it when you want to ask someone to slow down in a respectful manner.

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