Mluvte prosím pomalu.
When to use
This phrase is a direct request for the speaker to reduce their speaking speed. It's helpful when you're struggling to keep up with the pace of the conversation.
Register and Formality
The '-te' ending on 'Mluvte' makes this a polite request using the 'vy' form. 'Prosím' (please) further softens the command, making it appropriate for most social and professional contexts.
Grammar Structure
It consists of the verb 'Mluvte' (speak - formal imperative), 'prosím' (please), and the adverb 'pomalu' (slowly). 'Mluvte' is the formal imperative of the imperfective verb 'mluvit' (to speak).
- Mluvte: Speak (formal imperative)
- prosím: please
- pomalu: slowly
Notes
Use 'Mluvte prosím pomalu' when you need someone to slow down their speech.