🇹🇭 Thai phrases

How to Say "Slow down" in Thai

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
ช้าลง
"Slow down" in Thai · say it like chaa-long

The most natural way to say "Slow down" in Thai is ช้าลง. 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

ช้าหน่อย
used in a more casual context
ลดความเร็ว
more formal, often used in driving contexts

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's a polite way to ask someone to take it easy. It can be used with friends or in more formal situations depending on the context.

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Examples in Thai

ThaiEnglish
ช้าลงหน่อยได้ไหมCan you slow down a bit?
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 'เร็วขึ้น' which means 'speed up'.

The fastest way to remember it

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

Frequently asked questions

When should I use 'ช้าลง'?

Use it when you want to ask someone to slow down, especially in a casual or friendly setting.

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