속도를 줄이다 to slow down

속도를 줄이다

 When traveling in Korea, whether you're driving or just giving directions, knowing how to ask someone to slow down (속도를 줄이다, sokdoreul jurida) can be incredibly useful. This expression can help in various scenarios, from safety to simply requesting a more leisurely pace.

Introduction

The phrase 속도를 줄이다 (sokdoreul jurida) means "to slow down" and is commonly used in different contexts such as driving, walking, or even asking someone to take things at a slower pace. It’s important to use the right expression, especially when safety is involved or when you just want a more relaxed experience.

Key Vocabulary:

• 속도 (sokdo) – Speed
• 줄이다 (jurida) – To reduce
• 천천히 (cheoncheonhi) – Slowly
• 감속하다 (gamsokhada) – To decelerate
• 안전 (anjeon) – Safety
• 멈추다 (meomchuda) – To stop
• 과속 (gwasok) – Over-speeding

More Expressions in Korean with English Translation:

1. 속도를 줄여 주세요.
   (Sokdoreul juryeo juseyo.)
   – Please slow down.

2. 과속하지 마세요.
   (Gwasokhaji maseyo.)
   – Don’t speed.

3. 천천히 가 주세요.
   (Cheoncheonhi ga juseyo.)
   – Please go slowly.

4. 여기서는 속도를 줄여야 해요.
   (Yeogiseoneun sokdoreul juryeoya haeyo.)
   – You need to slow down here.

5. 안전하게 운전해 주세요.
   (Anjeonhage unjeonhae juseyo.)
   – Please drive safely.

6. 코너에서 속도를 줄이세요.
   (Koneo-eseo sokdoreul juriseyo.)
   – Slow down at the corner.

7. 신호등 앞에서 감속하세요.
   (Sinho deung apeseo gamsokhaseyo.)
   – Decelerate in front of the traffic light.

8. 차를 멈추기 전에 속도를 줄이세요.
   (Chareul meomchugi jeone sokdoreul juriseyo.)
   – Slow down before stopping the car.

Tips for Asking to Slow Down in Korea

• Polite requests: When asking a driver to slow down, using polite language such as 주세요 (juseyo) is important to show respect, especially in a professional setting like a taxi.
• Safety first: In Korea, drivers tend to follow traffic rules closely, especially around school zones or near crosswalks. Asking someone to slow down in these areas is common.
• Speed limits: Be aware that speed limits in cities can be low, and in some cases, automated speed traps are common.

By learning these expressions, you'll be able to communicate effectively in situations where you need someone to slow down, ensuring both safety and comfort.