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How to Say "Please speak slowly" in Amharic

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
እባክህ በቀላሉ ንገር
"Please speak slowly" in Amharic · say it like ih-bah-kih beh-keh-lah-loo nih-gehr

The most natural way to say "Please speak slowly" in Amharic is እባክህ በቀላሉ ንገር. 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

እባክህ እንደ ተለመደ ንገር
more formal, used in professional settings
እባክህ በዝቅተኛ ዕይታ ንገር
casual, used among friends

When to use it

Use this phrase when you need someone to slow down their speech for better understanding. It is polite and shows that you are making an effort to comprehend. You can use it in both formal and informal situations.

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Examples in Amharic

AmharicEnglish
እባክህ በቀላሉ ንገር እባክህ።Please speak slowly, I beg you.
Common mistake
Learners often forget to use 'እባክህ' (please) 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 እባክህ በቀላሉ ንገር, repeat it a few times, then use it in a real sentence. SPAIKING lets you practice exactly that, speaking Amharic with a coach that corrects your pronunciation in real time. You can start with two free conversations.

Frequently asked questions

How do I ask someone to repeat what they said?

You can say 'እባክህ ይቅርታ እንደገና ንገር' which means 'Please repeat what you said.'

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