langsam

A1

slow, slowly

English meaning
slow, slowly

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langsam in a sentence

Könnten Sie bitte etwas langsamer sprechen?

Could you please speak a bit more slowly?

Comparative and superlative

langsam → langsamer → am langsamsten

Word family

langsam is built from lang (long). German builds meaning by welding words together, so knowing the parts usually gives you the whole.

Words that go with langsam

Questions about langsam

What is the comparative of langsam?

langsam → langsamer → am langsamsten.

What does langsam mean in English?

langsam means "slow, slowly". For example: "Könnten Sie bitte etwas langsamer sprechen?" — "Could you please speak a bit more slowly?"

What level is langsam in German?

langsam is a A1 word — a1 — beginner.

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