Swedish · Adjectives
Långsam
Slow
Beginneradjective
Definition
Moving or happening without speed.
Example
Internet är långsamt idag.
The internet is slow today.
Etymology
'Långsam' is derived from the combination of 'lång' (long) and 'sam', which implies a connection to time; it conveys the idea of slowness that relates to duration.
How & Where It’s Used
'Långsam' is used in both spoken and written Swedish, typically in informal contexts, frequently to describe the pace of actions or processes.