How to Say "Please speak slowly" in Lao
The most natural way to say "Please speak slowly" in Lao is ກະລຸນາເວົ້າ໊ຊ່າຍ. Tap the speaker above to hear it, then say it back out loud. That is the fastest way to make it stick.
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When to use it
Use this phrase when you are having difficulty understanding someone due to their speed of speech. 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 Lao
| Lao | English |
|---|---|
| ຂໍແລ້ວເວົ້າ໊ຊ່າຍ, ຂໍໍ່າຍບໍ່ເຂົ້າໃຈ. | Please speak slowly, I do not understand. |
The fastest way to remember it
Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear ກະລຸນາເວົ້າ໊ຊ່າຍ, repeat it a few times, then use it in a real sentence. SPAIKING lets you practice exactly that, speaking Lao 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 common request and shows that you want to understand better.
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