🇵🇱 Polish phrases

How to Say "Please speak slowly" in Polish

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
Proszę mówić wolno
"Please speak slowly" in Polish · say it like proh-sheh moo-vich VOHL-no

The most natural way to say "Please speak slowly" in Polish is Proszę mówić wolno. 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

Proszę mówić powoli
Another common way to say it, slightly more casual
Czy możesz mówić wolniej?
A more informal way, asking if someone can speak slower

When to use it

Use this phrase when you have difficulty understanding someone speaking Polish. It is polite and shows that you are making an effort to communicate. You can use it in both formal and informal settings.

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Examples in Polish

PolishEnglish
Przepraszam, proszę mówić wolno.Excuse me, please speak slowly.
Nie rozumiem, proszę mówić powoli.I don't understand, please speak slowly.
Common mistake
Learners often forget to use 'proszę', 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 Proszę mówić wolno, repeat it a few times, then use it in a real sentence. SPAIKING lets you practice exactly that, speaking Polish 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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