In German
langsam
Meaning: slow
Formal or informal? “Langsam” is slow. The opposite is “schnell” (fast). Don't confuse it with “lang” (long).
Example sentences
Er geht sehr langsam.
He walks very slowly.
Das Internet ist heute langsam.
The internet is slow today.
Sprich bitte etwas langsamer.
Please speak a little more slowly.
Grammar note
Before a noun: “ein langsamer Zug” (masculine), “eine langsame Verbindung” (feminine), “ein langsames Auto” (neuter). The comparative is “langsamer” and the superlative “am langsamsten”.
Common mistake
Don't confuse “langsam” (slow) with “lang” (long). They look alike but mean different things: “ein langer Tag” is a long day.
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What is the opposite of “langsam”?
“Schnell” (fast).
What is the comparative of “langsam”?
“Langsamer” (slower).