langzaam
slow, slowly
Beginner Adjective
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Pronunciation
/ˈlɑŋ.zaːm/
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Cultural Note
Asking someone to speak 'langzamer' is one of the most useful phrases for Dutch learners. Dutch people speak notoriously fast, and most will happily slow down if asked. 'Langzaamaan' means 'gradually' or 'easy does it.'
📝 Example Sentences
Kun je wat langzamer praten alsjeblieft?
Can you speak a bit more slowly please?
De trein rijdt heel langzaam vandaag.
The train is going very slowly today.
📊 Adjective Forms
| Gender | Form |
|---|---|
| base | langzaam |
| comparative | langzamer |
| predicative | langzaam |
| superlative | langzaamst |