천천히 말해 주세요. (cheon-cheon-hi mal-hae ju-se-yo) – Can You Say That Slowly?
In Korean, 천천히 말해 주세요 (cheon-cheon-hi mal-hae ju-se-yo) is the polite way to ask someone to speak more slowly. It’s especially useful when you’re learning Korean and need extra time to understand what’s being said.
- 천천히 (cheon-cheon-hi) means "slowly."
- 말해 주세요 (mal-hae ju-se-yo) means "please say" or "please speak."
So, 천천히 말해 주세요 translates to "Please speak slowly" or "Can you say that slowly, please?"
More Expressions
Here are a few more phrases related to asking someone to speak at a different pace or volume:
- 좀 더 천천히 말해 주세요. (jom deo cheon-cheon-hi mal-hae ju-se-yo) – Please speak a little more slowly.
- 크게 말해 주세요. (keu-ge mal-hae ju-se-yo) – Please speak louder.
- 조금 천천히 말씀해 주실 수 있나요? (jo-geum cheon-cheon-hi mal-sseum-hae ju-sil su it-na-yo?) – Could you speak a little slower? (formal)
- 다시 천천히 말해 줄래요? (dasi cheon-cheon-hi mal-hae jul-lae-yo?) – Can you say it again slowly? (casual)
- 잘 안 들려요. 천천히 말해 주세요. (jal an deul-lyeo-yo. cheon-cheon-hi mal-hae ju-se-yo) – I can't hear well. Please speak slowly.
Pronunciation Tips:
- 천천히 (cheon-cheon-hi): Pronounce "cheon" like "chun," and "hi" like "hee."
- 말해 주세요 (mal-hae ju-se-yo): "Mal" like "mall," "hae" like "hey," and "ju-se-yo" like "joo-seh-yo."
Use 천천히 말해 주세요 to ask for a slower pace in conversation, especially if you’re still getting comfortable with Korean!