🇹🇷 Turkish phrases

How to Say "Slow down" in Turkish

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
yavaşla
"Slow down" in Turkish · say it like yah-vahsh-lah

The most natural way to say "Slow down" in Turkish is yavaşla. 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

yavaşlayın
more formal or plural form
yavaş git
casual way to say it, often used in driving contexts

When to use it

You can use 'yavaşla' when you want someone to reduce their speed, whether while driving or doing an activity. It's a direct and clear way to ask someone to slow down. This phrase is commonly used in everyday conversations.

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Examples in Turkish

TurkishEnglish
Yavaşla, çok hızlı gidiyorsun.Slow down, you are going too fast.
Common mistake
Learners often confuse 'yavaşla' with 'yavaş git', thinking they are interchangeable in all contexts.

The fastest way to remember it

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Frequently asked questions

When should I use 'yavaşlayın' instead of 'yavaşla'?

'Yavaşlayın' is used when addressing multiple people or in a more formal context.

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