Pattern Family 23 — Asking Someone to Speak More Slowly

Hindi Pattern

• थोड़ा धीरे बोलिए।
• ज़रा धीरे बोलो।
• बहुत तेज़ बोल रहे हो।

Natural English Expressions

• Could you speak a little more slowly?
• Would you mind slowing down?
• You're speaking a bit fast.
• Could you slow down a little?

Nuance

Be polite when asking someone to slow down.

Examples

• Could you slow down a little?
• You're speaking a bit fast.

Common Mistakes

❌ Speak slow.

✅ Speak more slowly.

Memory Tip

Prefer "slow down" in conversation.

Quick Recap

Most common: See Natural English Expressions above.