Lassítsa

Lassítsa is a Hungarian verb form used as the formal imperative of the verb lassítani (to slow down, decelerate). It is employed to politely instruct someone to reduce speed or to slow a process or mechanism. The form is typically directed to Ön or Önök, making it appropriate for official, customer-service, or public-communication contexts.

Morphology and usage context: Lassítsa is the singular formal imperative. For plural formal address, the corresponding form is lassítsák. In informal speech, different forms are used, such as lassítsd (you singular) or lassítsátok (you plural). The imperative family of lassítani is commonly found in traffic instructions, safety briefings, manuals, and signs where courteous direction is required.

Examples of usage: Lassítsa a járművet. (Please slow down the vehicle.) Lassítsák a sebességet a belső sávban. (Please slow down the speed in the inner lane.) Lassítsa meg a gép működését, amíg a karbantartás befejeződik. (Slow down the machine’s operation until maintenance is complete.)

Context and nuance: Lassítsa conveys politeness and formality, suitable for addressing customers, passengers, or unknown persons in official settings. It is not used in casual conversation, where informal imperative forms prevail. Related expressions to slow down include csökkentse a sebességet and mérsékelje a tempót, which carry similar meanings in formal registers.