English to Swahili Meaning of slow - polepole

Slow :

polepole

adjective

polepole, taratibu, tulivu, kali, shwari, uvivu, ajizi, marehemu, nyuma, polepole-footed, huru, uchovu, mabaya, mbaya, mgonjwa, maskini, chini, wavivu, tuili, nzito, rahisi, mjinga, hawaelewi, mbao-headed, kijinga

adverb

polepole, kidogo kidogo, marehemu, kuchelewa, kusimamisha, kushikilia, Rudisha, vuta, kuwa nyuma ya

Slow :: polepoleSlowed :: umepunguaSlower :: polepoleSlowest :: slowestSlowing :: kupunguzaSlowly :: polepoleSlowness :: kasi ya chiniSlows :: kupungua

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Definitions of slow in English

Verb(1) lose velocity; move more slowly(2) become slow or slower(3) cause to proceed more slowly
Adjective(1) not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time(2) at a slow tempo(3) slow to learn or understand; lacking intellectual acuity(4) (used of timepieces(5) so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness(6) (of business, or slow
Adverb(1) without speed (`slow' is sometimes used informally for `slowly'(2) of timepieces

Examples of slow in English

(1) My film was too slow , and I didn't get any good pictures.(2) She has shown aptitude on fast and slow ground, is trained by a very able handler who thinks plenty of her and possibly has plenty more to come.(3) The term passing lanes implies that the road is divided into slow and fast moving traffic lanes.(4) Since business is slow , the woman has time to be intrigued by the mystery.(5) It was clear that the majority of drivers felt that this signage was either redundant or in error and few were driving at 50 mph, even in the slow lane.(6) Move in slow with your face towards hers and slightly tilt your head so you don't bump noses.(7) Still, transactions were delayed, data was missing and system performance was slow .(8) Rice, meat, and vegetables are placed in huge containers covered with hot charcoals and heated by slow fire underneath.(9) Most of our boxes are unpacked now but there's chaos everywhere and it's a slow process of getting everything sorted out.(10) And soon breakfast and the beautiful fact that Thomas is slow , quiet and dull in the mornings.(11) They drive a taxi to support their extended family, but business is slow , they said, with the Palestinian economy in tatters.(12) Scientists hope patients will adapt, though the learning process might be slow , like a child beginning to recognise shapes and colours.(13) Lau, who has over 20 years of experience as a chef, said each soup is simmered on a slow fire for more than 10 hours.(14) Roast one sweet potato with the skin in a slow oven until the potato is soft.(15) Yet the slow process of reconstruction, following the ravages of a diamond-fuelled civil war, continues.(16) To sum up, to show action and movement, select a slow shutter speed and stand side on to the action.

Related Phrases of slow

(1) slow motion ::

mwendo wa taratibu

(2) too slow ::

polepole mno

(3) very slow ::

polepole sana

(4) go slow ::

kwenda polepole

(5) slow up ::

kupunguza up

(6) slow-witted ::

polepole-witted

(7) slow speed ::

kasi ya polepole

(8) slow but sure ::

polepole lakini uhakika

Related Phrases of slow

(1) slow motion ::

mwendo wa taratibu

(2) too slow ::

polepole mno

(3) very slow ::

polepole sana

(4) go slow ::

kwenda polepole

(5) slow up ::

kupunguza up

(6) slow-witted ::

polepole-witted

(7) slow speed ::

kasi ya polepole

(8) slow but sure ::

polepole lakini uhakika

Synonyms

Adjective

1. unhurried ::

unhurried

2. long-drawn-out ::

muda inayotolewa-out

3. obtuse ::

butu

4. reluctant ::

kusita

5. sluggish ::

uvivu

6. dull ::

wepesi

7. boring ::

kuchosha

Adverb

8. easy ::

rahisi

9. behind ::

nyuma ya

Verb

10. reduce speed ::

kupunguza kasi

11. take it easy ::

usijali

13. decelerate ::

kushuka

14. slow up ::

kupunguza up

Antonyms

1. breakneck ::

breakneck

2. brisk ::

brisk

3. dizzy ::

kizunguzungu

4. fast ::

haraka

5. flying ::

flying

6. hasty ::

haraka

7. lightning ::

umeme

8. meteoric ::

meteoric

9. quick ::

haraka

10. rapid ::

haraka

11. running ::

Kimbia

12. swift ::

mwepesi

Different Forms

slow, slowed, slower, slowest, slowing, slowly, slowness, slows

Word Example from TV Shows

Slow down. Slow down. Please, SLOW down.

The Big Bang Theory Season 1, Episode 4

Okay, well, maybe not that SLOW.

The Big Bang Theory Season 5, Episode 14

Slow. Move SLOWly.

Breaking Bad Season 3, Episode 10

I went really SLOW, I kept my distance...

The Big Bang Theory Season 2, Episode 22

One, if he's SLOW.

Game of Thrones Season 5, Episode 4

Examples of slow from TV Shows

Slow down. Slow down. Please, SLOW down.

The Big Bang Theory Season 1, Episode 4

Okay, well, maybe not that SLOW.

The Big Bang Theory Season 5, Episode 14

Slow. Move SLOWly.

Breaking Bad Season 3, Episode 10

I went really SLOW, I kept my distance...

The Big Bang Theory Season 2, Episode 22

One, if he's SLOW.

Game of Thrones Season 5, Episode 4

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