Tamil · Adjectives

மெதுவான

medhuvaana

Slow

Beginneradjective

Definition

Moving or happening without speed.

Example

இன்று இணையம் மெதுவாக உள்ளது.

The internet is slow today.

Etymology

The adjective 'மெதுவான' (medhuvaana) comes from 'மெது' (medhu), which refers to slowness, a term that has maintained its cultural significance in Tamil.

How & Where It’s Used

'Medhuvaana' is suitable for both formal and informal contexts and is used in both spoken and written Tamil, often in discussions of pace.

Watch “Slow” pronunciation on YouTube
adjective

Related Terms