Finnish · Adjectives
Hidas
Slow
Beginneradjective
Definition
Moving or happening without speed.
Example
Internet on hidas tänään.
The internet is slow today.
Etymology
'Hidas' is derived from the Proto-Finnic *hidas, meaning 'slow.' Its usage in the language conveys the sense of slowness throughout Finnish history.
How & Where It’s Used
'Hidas' is used in both spoken and written forms across different registers, primarily in everyday conversation but can also appear in literature.