German · Emotions & Descriptions
"Slow" in German: langsam
langsam
Slow in German is langsam. Say Sprich bitte langsam or Der Zug ist langsam. Comparative is langsamer; opposite is schnell.
Language practice
Kannst du bitte langsam sprechen?Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce langsam
Say it
LAHNG-zahm
/ˈlaŋzaːm/
LAHNG-zahm. Soft a as in father. Soft s as z between vowels. Soft final am.
"Slow" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| langsam | slow Default adjective/adverb. | Default adjective/adverb. |
| zu langsam | too slow Complaints and feedback. | Complaints and feedback. |
| langsamer | slower Comparative. | Comparative. |
| Langsam! | Slow down! Short warning. | Short warning. |
How to use langsam in real life
- 1Language practice
Kannst du bitte langsam sprechen?
Can you please speak slowly?
Langsam as adverb.
- 2Traffic
In der Baustelle fahren alle langsam.
In the construction zone everyone drives slowly.
Langsam with fahren.
- 3Wi-Fi rant
Das Laden ist heute echt langsam.
Loading is really slow today.
Langsam describing speed.
Mistakes English speakers make with langsam
Incorrect: Das Internet ist slow.
Correct: Das Internet ist langsam.
Use langsam, not English slow.
Incorrect: Er ist ein langsamer. (incomplete)
Correct: Er ist langsam. / Er ist ein langsamer Fahrer.
Use langsam as adjective with a noun, or as predicate.
Good to know
Learners hear Langsam, bitte constantly in class and at counters. It is polite, not rude. On roads, Langsam zones near schools are taken seriously.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Helping with directions in German
ChatPal
War meine Erklärung zu schnell oder zu langsam?
Was my explanation too fast or too slow?
You
Ein bisschen langsam ist besser für mich.
A bit slow is better for me.
ChatPal
Alles klar. Ich wiederhole den Weg.
Got it. I'll repeat the route.
You
Danke. Langsam und klar — perfekt.
Thanks. Slow and clear — perfect.
This is a sample. In ChatPal you have this conversation out loud and get feedback on what you say.
Practice this conversation in ChatPal"Slow" in other languages
FAQ
Common questions about "Slow" in German
How do you say slow?
Langsam.
Too slow?
Zu langsam.
Slower?
Langsamer.
Opposite?
Schnell.
Learn a word, then use it out loud
- Step 1: See it in context
- Step 2: Say it out loud
- Step 3: Get feedback
- Step 4: Use it in real scenarios
