🇻🇳 Vietnamese phrases

How to Say "Slow down" in Vietnamese

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
Chậm lại
"Slow down" in Vietnamese · say it like chum lie

The most natural way to say "Slow down" in Vietnamese is Chậm lại. 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

Giảm tốc độ
more formal, often used in written contexts
Từ từ
casual, often used in everyday conversation

When to use it

You can use 'Chậm lại' when you want someone to reduce their speed, whether driving or doing an activity. It's appropriate in both casual and formal situations. Use it when you feel someone is going too fast and needs to take it easy.

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Examples in Vietnamese

VietnameseEnglish
Chậm lại, bạn đang lái xe quá nhanh.Slow down, you are driving too fast.
Hãy chậm lại một chút để tôi theo kịp.Please slow down a bit so I can keep up.
Common mistake
Learners often confuse 'Chậm lại' with 'Dừng lại', which means 'stop'.

The fastest way to remember it

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

Frequently asked questions

When should I use 'Chậm lại'?

Use it when you want to ask someone to slow down in any context.

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