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

Можешь говорить медленно

Mozhesh' govorit' medlenno

Phrase Cyrillic

In Russian, "can you speak slowly" is Можешь говорить медленно (Mozhesh' govorit' medlenno).

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Pronunciation

Try Mozhesh' govorit' medlenno for the sound, with your voice pushing up on "len", so the ending comes out almost clipped.

Writing and usage

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Example sentence

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Questions about Можешь говорить медленно

How do you pronounce Можешь говорить медленно?

Try Mozhesh' govorit' medlenno for the sound, with your voice pushing up on "len", so the ending comes out almost clipped.

Is Можешь говорить медленно formal or casual?

Можешь говорить медленно is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.

How is Можешь говорить медленно used in Russian?

Можешь говорить медленно is used the same way as the equivalent English phrase. For example: (can you speak slowly).

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