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verlangsamen

German → American English

American English

slow

langsamer machen; die Geschwindigkeit von etwas reduzieren

Bitte verlangsamen Sie das Tempo, damit alle mitkommen.

Use verlangsamen for both literal and figurative slowing down. In everyday German, langsamer machen is often more natural in spoken contexts.

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Frequently asked questions

What does verlangsamen mean in English?

It means to slow down or to make something slower.

How do you use verlangsamen in a sentence?

Example: Der Verkehr verlangsamt sich am Morgen. = Traffic slows down in the morning.

Is verlangsamen reflexive?

It can be used reflexively: sich verlangsamen = to slow down.

What is the noun form of verlangsamen?

The noun is Verlangsamung, which means slowing down or deceleration.