🇮🇱 Hebrew phrases

How to Say "Please speak slowly" in Hebrew

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
בבקשה דבר לאט
"Please speak slowly" in Hebrew · say it like beh-vah-kah-shah dah-ver lah-at

The most natural way to say "Please speak slowly" in Hebrew is בבקשה דבר לאט. 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

תדבר לאט בבקשה
a slightly more casual way to say it
אפשר לדבר לאט יותר?
a more formal way, asking if it's possible to speak slower

When to use it

Use this phrase when you are having 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 Hebrew

HebrewEnglish
סליחה, בבקשה דבר לאט.Excuse me, please speak slowly.
Common mistake
Learners often forget to use 'בבקשה' (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 בבקשה דבר לאט, repeat it a few times, then use it in a real sentence. SPAIKING lets you practice exactly that, speaking Hebrew 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's a common request and usually appreciated.

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