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How to Say "Please speak slowly" in German

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
Bitte sprechen Sie langsam
"Please speak slowly" in German 路 say it like bit-tuh shprekh-en zee lang-zam

The most natural way to say "Please speak slowly" in German is Bitte sprechen Sie langsam. 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

Sprich bitte langsamer
more casual, used among friends or peers
K枚nnten Sie bitte langsamer sprechen?
more formal, suitable for professional settings

When to use it

Use this phrase when you need someone to slow down their speech for better understanding. It's appropriate in both formal and informal contexts. Always remember to use 'Sie' for formal situations and 'du' for casual ones.

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Examples in German

GermanEnglish
Entschuldigung, k枚nnten Sie bitte langsamer sprechen?Excuse me, could you please speak more slowly?
Common mistake
A common mistake is to forget the formal 'Sie' when addressing someone you don't know well.

The fastest way to remember it

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

Frequently asked questions

When should I use 'Sie' instead of 'du'?

Use 'Sie' in formal situations or when speaking to someone you don't know well.

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