How to say "Speak slowly" in Darija
"Speak slowly" in Moroccan Darija is tkelem shwiya. Here is how Moroccans actually use it, and when.
تكلم شوية
tkelem shwiya
Speak slowly
Cultural context
Darija can sound fast — this phrase buys you time to understand
Level 1
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