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How do you say "slow" in German?
langsam
In German, "slow" is langsam.
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Pronunciation
Say 'LAHNG-zahm' with stress on the first syllable. Two syllables.
Grammar notes
Langsam is an adjective and adverb. Comparative: langsamer, superlative: am langsamsten.
Example sentence
Der Zug ist langsam.
The train is slow.
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How to remember langsam
Langsam contains 'lang' which means long, and slow things take a long time.
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Questions about langsam
How do you say "slow" in German?
In German, "slow" is langsam. It is a noun.
How is langsam written in German?
langsam is written using the standard German script.
How is langsam used in a sentence?
Use langsam as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Der Zug ist langsam. (The train is slow.).
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