🇹🇷 Turkish phrases

How to Say "Please speak slowly" in Turkish

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
Lütfen yavaş konuşun
"Please speak slowly" in Turkish · say it like looteh-pen yah-vahsh kon-joon

The most natural way to say "Please speak slowly" in Turkish is Lütfen yavaş konuşun. 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

Yavaş konuşur musun?
More casual, often used among friends
Yavaş konuşabilir misiniz?
More formal, suitable for addressing someone respectfully

When to use it

Use this phrase when you need someone to slow down their speech for better understanding. It is polite and shows that you are making an effort to comprehend what they are saying. You can use it in both formal and informal settings, depending on your tone.

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Examples in Turkish

TurkishEnglish
Lütfen yavaş konuşun, anlamakta zorlanıyorum.Please speak slowly, I am having trouble understanding.
Common mistake
A common mistake is to forget to use 'lütfen' (please), which makes the request sound less polite.

The fastest way to remember it

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Frequently asked questions

When should I use 'yavaş konuşur musun?'?

Use it when speaking with friends or people you are familiar with.

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