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How to Say "Please speak slowly" in Bengali

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
দয়া করে ধীরে কথা বলুন
"Please speak slowly" in Bengali · say it like doh-yah koh-reh dhee-reh kah-tha boh-loon

The most natural way to say "Please speak slowly" in Bengali is দয়া করে ধীরে কথা বলুন. 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

দয়া করে একটু ধীরে বলুন
a slightly more casual way to ask someone to slow down
আপনি কি ধীরে কথা বলতে পারেন?
a more formal way to ask if someone can speak slowly

When to use it

Use this phrase when you are having difficulty understanding someone due to their speaking speed. 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 Bengali

BengaliEnglish
দয়া করে ধীরে কথা বলুন, আমি বুঝতে পারছি না।Please speak slowly, I cannot understand.
Common mistake
Learners often forget to use 'দয়া করে' (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 দয়া করে ধীরে কথা বলুন, repeat it a few times, then use it in a real sentence. SPAIKING lets you practice exactly that, speaking Bengali with a coach that corrects your pronunciation in real time. You can start with two free conversations.

Frequently asked questions

Is it rude to ask someone to speak slowly?

No, it is a polite request and shows that you want to understand better.

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