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How do you say "can you speak slowly" in Korean?

천천히 말할 수 있겠어요

cheoncheonhi malhal su itgesseoyo

Phrase Hangul

In Korean, "can you speak slowly" is 천천히 말할 수 있겠어요 (cheoncheonhi malhal su itgesseoyo).

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Pronunciation

"Cheoncheonhi malhal su itgesseoyo" repeats the sound cheon twice, so slow yourself down deliberately while saying it, fittingly.

Writing and usage

천천히 말할 수 있겠어요 is written using hangul. It's a phrase, and this word is also taught inside the Noun Town language learning game, where it appears in interactive lessons alongside hundreds of other everyday words.

Example sentence

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How to remember 천천히 말할 수 있겠어요

Cheoncheonhi literally doubles up, like saying "slow, slow" — the word itself models the pace you're asking for.

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Questions about 천천히 말할 수 있겠어요

How do you pronounce 천천히 말할 수 있겠어요?

"Cheoncheonhi malhal su itgesseoyo" repeats the sound cheon twice, so slow yourself down deliberately while saying it, fittingly.

Is 천천히 말할 수 있겠어요 formal or casual?

천천히 말할 수 있겠어요 is a common everyday expression. Context and tone of voice matter more than the words themselves for how formal it sounds.

How is 천천히 말할 수 있겠어요 written in Korean?

천천히 말할 수 있겠어요 is written using hangul. Romanised, it reads as cheoncheonhi malhal su itgesseoyo.

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