ADJECTIVE

langsam/ˈlaŋzaːm/slow; slowly

langsam is a German adjective that means slow or slowly. It is pronounced /ˈlaŋzaːm/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "langsamer" and "langsamsten".

Definitions

1.moving, acting, or happening with little speed; not fast(speed, tempo)

a.describes something or someone moving at low speed

Die Schnecke ist sehr langsam.The snail is very slow.

2.in a slow or unhurried way(manner, degree, adverbially)

a.describes performing an action with little speed

Bitte sprechen Sie langsam.Please speak slowly.

Adjective Forms

Positivelangsam
Comparativelangsamer
Superlativelangsamsten

Frequently asked questions

What does "langsam" mean in English?
"langsam" means slow or slowly. It is a German adjective.
How do you pronounce "langsam"?
"langsam" is pronounced /ˈlaŋzaːm/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What are the comparative and superlative of "langsam"?
The comparative of "langsam" is "langsamer" and the superlative is "langsamsten".
What part of speech is "langsam"?
"langsam" is a adjective in German.

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