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langsam

adj · /ˈlaŋzaːm/ ·
Etymology

From Middle High German lancsam, from Old High German lancsam, from Proto-West Germanic *langasam (“lengthy, long-lasting”), equivalent to lang + -sam.

Translation

  1. slow (taking a long time to move or travel; not happening in a short time)

    Schnecken sind sehr langsam.

    Snails are very slow.

langsam

adv · /ˈlaŋzaːm/ ·
Etymology

From Middle High German lancsam, from Old High German lancsam, from Proto-West Germanic *langasam (“lengthy, long-lasting”), equivalent to lang + -sam.

Translation

  1. slowly (at a slow pace), gradually, carefully

    Das Auto fährt langsam.

    The car goes slowly.

    Draußen wird es langsam heißer.

    It's gradually getting hotter outside.

  2. it's getting to the point where; just about; used to indicate that an event or evaluation may not have fully come about yet, but is approaching that point. informal

    Wir werden uns langsam auf den Weg machen.

    We're about to head out. / We'll be leaving.

    Ich habe langsam genug von den ganzen Streitereien.

    I've just about had it with all the bickering.

    Das macht langsam richtig Spaß!

    I'm starting to really enjoy this!