slow

• Beschreibt etwas, das sich mit geringer Geschwindigkeit bewegt oder abläuft; auch eine Person, die langsam handelt oder träge ist.

Describes something that moves, happens, or is done at a low speed or rate.

1. Not fastA1formal

   Moving or operating at a low speed; taking a long time.

   Langsam

   • The turtle is a very slow animal.
   • Traffic was slow on the highway this morning.
   • She is a slow reader but very thorough.

   Synonymedawdlingdilatorygraduallaggardleisurelyponderousslow-movingsluggishtorpidunhurried

   Antonymebriskfastquickrapidspeedyswift

2. Not quick to understandA2formal

   Taking a longer time to learn or understand things.

   langsam begreifend

   • He was slow to catch on to the joke.
   • The student was slow in math but excelled in art.
   • Don't be so hard on yourself; everyone is slow at something.

   Synonymedimdullobtuseslow-wittedthickunintelligent

   Antonymebrightcleverintelligentquicksharpsmart

3. Not busy or activeB1informal

   Having little activity or few customers.

   Ruhig

   • The restaurant was slow on a Monday evening.
   • Business is slow during the winter months.
   • The market is slow right now, but it will pick up soon.

   Synonymedeaddullflatinactivequietslacksluggish

   Antonymeactivebustlingbusyhecticlively

• Adverb mit der Bedeutung 'mit geringer Geschwindigkeit' oder 'nicht schnell'. Umgangssprachlich in Wendungen wie 'go slow' oder 'drive slow' verwendet, während in der formellen Schriftsprache oft 'langsam' bevorzugt wird; die Form entspricht dem Adjektiv.

An adverb meaning 'at a low speed' or 'not quickly.' It is used informally in phrases like 'go slow' or 'drive slow,' though in formal writing 'slowly' is often preferred. The form is identical to the adjective.

1. A1informal

   Moving or operating at a low speed; not fast.

   Langsam

   • Please drive slow near the school.
   • He walked slow because of his injury.
   • The clock is running slow.

   Synonymeleisurelyslowlysluggishlyunhurriedly

   Antonymefastquicklyrapidlyswiftly

• Verb, das angibt, dass die Geschwindigkeit oder das Tempo verringert wird oder dass etwas dazu gebracht wird, langsamer zu werden.

A verb used to indicate the act of reducing speed or pace, or causing something to move or happen more slowly.

1. Reduce speedA2formal

   To decrease the speed or rate of movement or progress.

   Verlangsamen

   • The driver slowed the car as he approached the intersection.
   • She slowed her pace to enjoy the scenery.
   • The train slowed down before entering the station.

   Synonymebrakedecelerateease upslackenslow down

   Antonymeaccelerateexpeditehastenquickenspeed

2. Delay or hinderB1formal

   To cause something to happen later or more slowly than expected.

   Verzögern

   • The heavy rain slowed the construction work.
   • Technical issues slowed the project's progress.
   • His illness slowed his recovery.

   Synonymedeceleratedelayhamperhold upimpederetardslackenslow downstall

   Antonymeaccelerateexpeditehastenspeed

Phrasal-Variantenslow downslow up