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Langsamkeit
German → American English
American English
slowness
Die Eigenschaft, langsam zu sein; das langsame Tempo oder die geringe Geschwindigkeit von etwas.
Die Langsamkeit des Verkehrs machte uns zu spät.„Langsamkeit“ is a noun for the quality of being slow. It sounds a bit formal or literary, so in everyday speech people often prefer „langsam“ or phrases like „etwas dauert lange“.
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Frequently asked questions
What does „Langsamkeit“ mean in English?
„Langsamkeit“ means “slowness” or “the quality of being slow.”
Is „Langsamkeit“ a common word in German?
It is understandable and correct, but it sounds more formal or literary than everyday German.
What is the adjective form of „Langsamkeit“?
The adjective is „langsam“.
How do you use „Langsamkeit“ in a sentence?
Example: „Die Langsamkeit des Services nervte die Kunden.“ — “The slowness of the service annoyed the customers.”