איטי
iti
The English word "slow" is translated into Hebrew as איטי (iti).
The adjective איטי is used to describe something that is not quick in motion.
Meaning: not quick in motion (adj)
How does it change in a sentence?
To use the word as an adverb meaning "slowly", use the form לאט (le'at).
How do you pronounce it?
iti
Did you know?
- While in English 'slow' and 'slowly' share the same root, the Hebrew adjective איטי and adverb לאט are derived from entirely different linguistic roots.
- The word לאט is used as a standalone command meaning 'take it easy' or 'relax', moving beyond its literal meaning of speed.
- If you describe a project as moving slowly in a metaphorical sense, Hebrew speakers often prefer the word זוחל, which literally means 'crawling'.
Examples in context
- יש לי דופק איטי.My pulse is slow.This sentence is useful for describing a medical state using איטי.Tatoeba #2000718 by MrShoval, translation #322673 by CK
- תום ביקש שיר איטי.Tom asked for a slow song.This sentence shows how to use איטי when requesting music.Tatoeba #5525672 by fekundulo, translation #5352776 by Hybrid
- למה היית כל כך איטי?Why were you so slow?This sentence demonstrates how to ask someone about their speed using איטי.Tatoeba #5003055 by esterik, translation #5006784 by AlanF_US
- התהליך מתרחש לְאַטוֹתThe process is happening slowly
- 26 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Maya and Itai are walking to a meeting.
- מאיה Mayaלמה אתה הולך בצורה כל כך איטית?Lama ata holekh be-tzura kol kach itit?Why are you walking so slowly?
- איתי Itayהנעל שלי קצת לוחצת אותי.Ha-na'al sheli ktsat lohatset oti.My shoe is pressing me a bit.
- מאיה Mayaאבל אנחנו נגיע מאוחר, תהיה פחות איטי.Aval anachnu nagia me'uchar, tihye pachot iti.But we will arrive late, be less slow.
- איתי Itayאני אנסה להאיץ את הקצב.Ani anase le-ha'itz et ha-ketzev.I will try to speed up the pace.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
