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How to Say "Please speak slowly" in Afrikaans

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
Praat asseblief stadig
"Please speak slowly" in Afrikaans 路 say it like prah-t ah-seh-bleef stah-deeg

The most natural way to say "Please speak slowly" in Afrikaans is Praat asseblief stadig. 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

Praat stadiger asseblief
A more direct way to ask for slower speech

When to use it

Use this phrase when you are having difficulty understanding someone speaking too quickly. It is polite and shows that you want to engage in the conversation. You can use it in both formal and informal settings.

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Examples in Afrikaans

AfrikaansEnglish
Ek verstaan nie, kan jy asseblief stadiger praat nie?I do not understand, can you please speak slower?
Common mistake
Learners often forget to use 'asseblief' which makes the request sound less polite.

The fastest way to remember it

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

Frequently asked questions

Is dit reg om 'praat stadiger' te s锚?

Ja, dit is ook 'n natuurlike manier om dieselfde te vra.

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