🇧🇬 Bulgarian phrases

How to Say "Please speak slowly" in Bulgarian

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
Моля, говорете бавно.
"Please speak slowly" in Bulgarian · say it like moh-lyah, goh-vor-teh bah-vnoh

The most natural way to say "Please speak slowly" in Bulgarian is Моля, говорете бавно.. 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

Моля, говорете по-бавно.
a slightly more emphatic way to ask for slower speech
Може ли да говорите по-бавно?
a polite question form, suitable for formal situations

When to use it

Use this phrase when you have difficulty understanding someone because they are 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 Bulgarian

BulgarianEnglish
Извинете, моля, говорете бавно.Excuse me, please speak slowly.
Common mistake
Learners often forget to use 'моля' (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 Моля, говорете бавно., repeat it a few times, then use it in a real sentence. SPAIKING lets you practice exactly that, speaking Bulgarian 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 common request and is usually seen as a sign of respect for the speaker.

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