English–German

“slowly” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈlaŋzaːm/

Example

Sprich bitte langsam.

Please speak slowly.

Illustration for langsam (slowly)

How to say “slowly” in German

“Slowly” in German is langsam.

Time stretches around an action, so progress is steady but not fast and may occur gradually.

Full entry for langsam: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with langsam

Bitte langsam fahren.

Please drive slowly.

Tips for using langsam

  • Langsam can describe gradual change, but allmählich more specifically highlights a change unfolding step by step rather than merely at low speed.

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