🇮🇳 Kannada phrases

How to Say "Please speak slowly" in Kannada

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
ದಯವಿಟ್ಟು ನಿಧಾನವಾಗಿ ಮಾತನಾಡಿ
"Please speak slowly" in Kannada · say it like duh-yuh-vee-ttoo ni-dhaana-vaa-gi maa-thaa-naa-di

The most natural way to say "Please speak slowly" in Kannada is ದಯವಿಟ್ಟು ನಿಧಾನವಾಗಿ ಮಾತನಾಡಿ. 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

ದಯವಿಟ್ಟು ನಿಧಾನವಾಗಿ ಹೇಳಿ
Another way to say it, slightly more formal
ನೀವು ನಿಧಾನವಾಗಿ ಮಾತನಾಡುತ್ತೀರಾ?
A casual way to ask someone to speak slowly

When to use it

Use this phrase when you are having difficulty understanding someone. It is polite and shows that you want to engage in the conversation. It can be used in both formal and informal settings.

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Examples in Kannada

KannadaEnglish
ನೀವು ದಯವಿಟ್ಟು ನಿಧಾನವಾಗಿ ಮಾತನಾಡುತ್ತೀರಾ?Could you please speak slowly?
Common mistake
Learners often forget to use 'ದಯವಿಟ್ಟು' (please), which makes it less polite.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear ದಯವಿಟ್ಟು ನಿಧಾನವಾಗಿ ಮಾತನಾಡಿ, repeat it a few times, then use it in a real sentence. SPAIKING lets you practice exactly that, speaking Kannada 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 considered polite to ask for clarity in conversation.

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