🇺🇦 Ukrainian phrases

How to Say "Please speak slowly" in Ukrainian

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
Будь ласка, говоріть повільно
"Please speak slowly" in Ukrainian · say it like bood' las-ka, ho-vor-eet' po-veel'-no

The most natural way to say "Please speak slowly" in Ukrainian is Будь ласка, говоріть повільно. 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

Говоріть, будь ласка, повільніше
a slightly more formal way to ask someone to speak slower
Можна говорити повільніше?
a casual way to ask if the person can speak slower

When to use it

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

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Examples in Ukrainian

UkrainianEnglish
Вибачте, будь ласка, говоріть повільно.Sorry, please speak slowly.
Common mistake
Learners often forget to use 'будь ласка' (please), which makes the request sound less polite.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear Будь ласка, говоріть повільно, repeat it a few times, then use it in a real sentence. SPAIKING lets you practice exactly that, speaking Ukrainian 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 is usually seen as polite.

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