🇸🇪 Swedish phrases

How to Say "Please speak slowly" in Swedish

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
Var snäll och prata långsamt
"Please speak slowly" in Swedish · say it like vahr snell ohng prah-tah long-sahmt

The most natural way to say "Please speak slowly" in Swedish is Var snäll och prata långsamt. 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

Kan du prata långsammare?
A more casual way to ask someone to speak slower
Prata gärna långsamt
A friendly suggestion to speak slowly

When to use it

Use this phrase when you have difficulty understanding someone due to their speaking speed. 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 Swedish

SwedishEnglish
Jag förstår inte, var snäll och prata långsamt.I don't understand, please speak slowly.
Common mistake
A common mistake is to forget the word 'snäll', 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 Var snäll och prata långsamt, repeat it a few times, then use it in a real sentence. SPAIKING lets you practice exactly that, speaking Swedish 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 need clarification.

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