Turkish · Adjectives
Yavaş
Slow
Beginneradjective
Definition
Not moving quickly.
Example
Yavaş konuş lütfen.
Please speak slowly.
Etymology
'Yavaş' comes from Old Turkic and is related to the concept of slowness or delay, maintaining its meaning through various forms of Turkish.
How & Where It’s Used
'Yavaş' is used in both spoken and written registers, frequently found in informal conversation and descriptions in literature without notable regional variations.
Literary Heritage
This term appears in literature and proverbs, often used to convey patience or contemplation.