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How to Say "Please speak slowly" in Hausa

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
Don Allah, yi magana a hankali
"Please speak slowly" in Hausa 路 say it like dawn ah-lah, yee mah-gah-nah ah hahn-kah-lee

The most natural way to say "Please speak slowly" in Hausa is Don Allah, yi magana a hankali. 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

Don Allah, ka yi hankali wajen magana
A more formal way to ask someone to be careful with their speech
Don Allah, ka yi magana a hankali
A slightly more casual variant

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 are interested in what they are saying. You can use it in both formal and informal settings.

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Examples in Hausa

HausaEnglish
Don Allah, yi magana a hankali, ba na jin ka sosai.Please speak slowly, I can't hear you very well.
Common mistake
Learners often forget to use 'Don Allah' which makes the request less polite.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear Don Allah, yi magana a hankali, repeat it a few times, then use it in a real sentence. SPAIKING lets you practice exactly that, speaking Hausa 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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