langsam

slowly

English translations

  1. 01

    slowly

  2. 02

    slow

Word details

German meaning
Sich mit geringer Geschwindigkeit bewegend oder ablaufend.
English meaning
slow
Synonym
gemächlich, bedächtig
German example
Die Schnecke bewegt sich sehr langsam.
English example
The snail moves very slowly.
Comparative
langsamerSuperlative: am langsamsten
Opposite of
slow (taking a long time to move or travel, not happening in a short time)schnell

Example sentences with “langsam”

  1. Können Sie bitte langsamer sprechen? (Can you please speak more slowly?)

Frequently asked questions

Is 'langsam' an adjective or adverb?

It can be both, depending on the sentence usage.