förlångsam

Förlångsam is a Swedish word that translates to "slow" or "sluggish" in English. It is an adjective used to describe something that moves, operates, or progresses at a slow pace. The term can be applied to various contexts, including physical movement, mental processes, and the functioning of machinery or systems.

In everyday language, förlångsam is often used to describe a person who walks or moves slowly, or someone who is slow to respond or react. It can also be used to describe a slow-moving vehicle or a slow-paced activity. For example, "The förlångsamma trafik made the commute take much longer than usual" or "He is a förlångsam reader, taking weeks to finish a book."

In a more technical context, förlångsam can refer to the speed of data transmission or processing in computing and telecommunications. For instance, "The förlångsamma internet connection made it difficult to stream videos."

The antonym of förlångsam is förlångsam, which means "fast" or "quick." The word förlångsam is derived from the Swedish word för, meaning "for" or "to," and långsam, meaning "slow." The term has been in use in Swedish since the 17th century and is part of the standard Swedish vocabulary.