how to pronounce langsam

/ˈlaŋzaːm/

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langsam is pronounced in two syllables

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An example use of langsam in a speech by a native speaker of standard german:

“… auch gut ich weiß langsam ist die geduld …”

meanings of langsam

adjective:

Slow (taking a long time to move or travel; not happening in a short time).

adverb:

Slowly (at a slow pace).

langsam frequency in german - A1 level of CEFR

the word langsam occurs in german on average 206.2 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for A1 level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.