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Swedish frequency list

No. 7,413 in Swedish

slow

The Swedish word "slow" does not exist; it may be a mistaken reference to the English word "slow." In Swedish, "slow" could align with "långsam," meaning "not fast or taking a long time."

In a sentence

  • Bilen körde långsamt genom den trånga gatan.

    The car drove slowly through the narrow street.

    The word 'långsamt' is used as an adverb to describe the manner in which the car is driving.

  • Han är väldigt långsam när han löser uppgifter.

    He is very slow when solving tasks.

    The word 'långsam' is used as an adjective to describe a person's pace in performing tasks.

  • Det är viktigt att ta det långsamt när man lär sig något nytt.

    It is important to take it slow when learning something new.

    The word 'långsamt' is used as an adverb, emphasizing the approach to the activity of learning.

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