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slow in Swahili

slow in Swahili is pole, aste — slow means moving, acting, or happening at a low speed; not fast.

slow in Swahili

pole
adj
spread over a comparatively long time
aste
adj
spread over a comparatively long time
pole
adj
lacking in promptness; acting with deliberation
aste
adj
lacking in promptness; acting with deliberation

What does "slow" mean?

  1. adj Moving, acting, or happening at a low speed; not fast.
    "The old lift is very slow, so we took the stairs."
  2. adj Not quick to understand or learn.
    "He was slow to grasp the rules of the card game."
  3. verb To make something move or happen at a reduced speed.
    "Cyclists should slow down when they pass children near the park."
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slow in a sentence

  • The old lift is very slow, so we took the stairs.
  • The traffic was painfully slow this morning.
  • He was slow to grasp the rules of the card game.
  • Don't call him slow; he just needs a little more time to think.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "slow" in Swahili?
"slow" in Swahili is pole, aste. slow means: Moving, acting, or happening at a low speed; not fast.
How do you use "slow" in a sentence?
Example: "The old lift is very slow, so we took the stairs." In Swahili, "slow" is pole, aste.
Are there other ways to say "slow" in Swahili?
Yes — Swahili has 2 translations listed for "slow": pole, aste.
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