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10 Language-to-English Dictionariesゆっくり
Pronunciation / Transliteration: yukkuri
"彼女は景色を楽しむためにゆっくり歩きます。"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
In a slow manner; not quickly.
"She walked slowly to enjoy the scenery." - 2
Gradually or over a long period.
"The project is progressing slowly but surely."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'slowly' originates from the Old English 'slāw', meaning 'sluggish' or 'inactive'. It evolved through Middle English as 'slowli', retaining its meaning related to a lack of speed, and has been used in various forms since the 14th century.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Slowly" is said worldwide
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lentement
Transliteration: lãtãmã
"Elle marche lentement pour profiter du paysage."
langsam
Transliteration: lahng-zahm
"Sie geht langsam, um die Aussicht zu genießen."
lentamente
Transliteration: len-ta-men-te
"Cammina lentamente per godersi il panorama."
lentamente
Transliteration: len-ta-men-te
"Ella camina lentamente para disfrutar del paisaje."
lentamente
Transliteration: len-ta-men-te
"Ela caminha lentamente para aproveitar a paisagem."
धीरे
Transliteration: dheere
"वह दृश्य का आनंद लेने के लिए धीरे चलती है।"
慢慢地
Transliteration: màn màn de
"她慢慢地走，以享受风景。"
천천히
Transliteration: cheoncheonhi
"그녀는 경치를 즐기기 위해 천천히 걷습니다."
ゆっくり
Transliteration: yukkuri
"彼女は景色を楽しむためにゆっくり歩きます。"
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