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Please Speak Slowly in Korean: 천천히 말해 주세요
천천히 말해 주세요 = please speak slowly. 다시 한 번 말해 주세요 = please repeat.
Published on September 14, 2026
Please speak slowly = 천천히 말해 주세요 (cheoncheonhi malhae juseyo). Please repeat = 다시 한 번 말해 주세요.
These two lines unlock more conversations than 100 vocab words. Koreans will gladly slow down if you ask politely.
Politeness levels
| Phrase | Romanization | Meaning | Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| 천천히 말해 줘 | cheoncheonhi malhae jwo | Speak slowly | Informal |
| 천천히 말해 주세요 | cheoncheonhi malhae juseyo | Please speak slowly | Polite |
| 다시 한 번 말해 주세요 | dasi han beon malhae juseyo | Please say that again | Polite |
| 무슨 말인지 모르겠어요 | museun marinji moreugesseoyo | I don’t understand what you mean | Honest |
Related phrases
- 한국어 잘 못 해요 (hangugeo jal mot haeyo): I don’t speak Korean well
- 적어 주세요 (jeogeo juseyo): Please write it down
- 번역기 써도 될까요? (beonyeokgi sseodo doelkkayo?): Can I use a translator?
Field tip
Softening opener: 죄송한데 천천히 말해 주세요.
Common mistake
크게 = louder, 천천히 = slower. Don’t mix them up.
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