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Hi, everyone! Today, we will learn how to ask “Could you speak more slowly?” in Korean. This phrase is very useful for travelers or beginners who are still getting used to listening to Korean. Let’s get started!
1. Main Expression
The main sentence to use:
천천히 말해 주세요.
(cheoncheonhi malhae juseyo.)
It means, “Could you speak more slowly?” or “Please speak slowly.”
2. Breakdown
■ 천천히 (cheoncheonhi): slowly
■ 말하다 (malhada): to speak, to talk
■ 말해 주세요 (malhae juseyo): please speak (polite request form)
“천천히 말해 주세요” is a polite and natural expression you can use in most daily situations.
3. Example Sentences
A: 죄송하지만, 천천히 말해 주세요.
(joesonghajiman, cheoncheonhi malhae juseyo.)
“Sorry, but could you speak more slowly?”
B: 네, 알겠어요. 천천히 말할게요.
(ne, algesseoyo. cheoncheonhi malhalgeyo.)
“Okay, I understand. I will speak slowly.”
A: 감사합니다. 이제 조금 더 잘 들려요.
(gamsahamnida. ije jogeum deo jal deullyeoyo.)
“Thank you. Now I can hear (understand) a bit better.”
Keep practicing! Next time, when Korean sounds too fast, try using this expression with confidence.
한국어 번역
안녕하세요! 오늘은 한국어로 ‘천천히 말해 주세요’라고 말하는 방법을 알아봅시다. 이 표현은 한국어가 아직 귀에 익지 않은 여행자나 초보자에게 특히 유용한 표현이에요.
1. 기본 표현
주요 표현은
천천히 말해 주세요.
입니다. 영어로는 “Could you speak more slowly?” 정도의 뜻이에요.
2. 표현 분석
■ 천천히: 천천히 (slowly)
■ 말하다: 말하다 (to speak, to talk)
■ 말해 주세요: 정중하게 부탁할 때 쓰는 표현 (please speak)
3. 예시 문장
A: 죄송하지만, 천천히 말해 주세요.
B: 네, 알겠어요. 천천히 말할게요.
A: 감사합니다. 이제 조금 더 잘 들려요.
이 표현을 잘 익혀 두면, 속도를 조절해 달라고 정중하게 부탁할 수 있어서 실제 대화에서 많은 도움이 될 거예요.