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Langsamsein
German → American English
American English
Being slow
Das Nomen für das langsame Sein oder Verhalten; die Eigenschaft, langsam zu sein.
Sein Langsamsein fiel im hektischen Büro sofort auf.Langsamsein is a noun and is usually used in more abstract contexts; in everyday speech, people often prefer langsam sein or the noun Langsamkeit instead.
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Frequently asked questions
What does “Langsamsein” mean in English?
It means “being slow” or “slowness,” depending on the context.
Is “Langsamsein” a common German word?
It is understandable, but in everyday German people more often say langsam sein or use the noun Langsamkeit.
What kind of word is “Langsamsein”?
It is a noun formed from the adjective langsam and the verb sein.