🇮🇪 Irish phrases

How to Say "Please speak slowly" in Irish

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
Léigh go mall, le do thoil
"Please speak slowly" in Irish · say it like lay-guh mal, leh duh hull

The most natural way to say "Please speak slowly" in Irish is Léigh go mall, le do thoil. 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

Léigh go mall
A more casual way to ask someone to speak slowly.
An féidir leat labhairt go mall?
A polite way to ask if someone can speak slowly.

When to use it

Use this phrase when you need someone to slow down their speech. It is helpful in conversations where you might not understand everything. It can be used in both formal and informal settings.

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Examples in Irish

IrishEnglish
Léigh go mall, le do thoil, níl mé ag tuiscint.Please speak slowly, I am not understanding.
Common mistake
Learners often forget to use 'le do thoil' which makes it sound less polite.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear Léigh go mall, le do thoil, repeat it a few times, then use it in a real sentence. SPAIKING lets you practice exactly that, speaking Irish 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 when you are having difficulty understanding.

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