Urdu · Adjectives

آہستہ

aahista

Slow; slowly

Beginneradverb

Definition

Without speed; aahista aahista means little by little.

Example

آہستہ بولیے، میں سیکھ رہا ہوں۔

Speak slowly, I am learning.

Etymology

'آہستہ' (aahista) derives from the Middle Indic 'āhista' reflecting a nuanced way to describe slowness in action or manner, retaining its meaning across time.

How & Where It’s Used

'آہستہ' is commonly used in spoken Urdu to suggest gentleness or slow pace, prevalent in both formal and informal contexts.

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