ਹੌਲੀ
hauli
The Punjabi word for slow is ਹੌਲੀ (hauli).
The adjective ਹੌਲੀ is used to describe something that is not quick in motion.
Meaning: not quick in motion (adj)
How do you pronounce it?
hauli
Did you know?
- The word ਹੌਲੀ is often used colloquially to mean 'quietly' or 'softly', especially when talking about sound or speaking, rather than just physical speed.
- The word ਹੌਲੀ is often paired with ਹੌਲੀ ਹੌਲੀ to mean 'gradually' or 'little by little'. In this doubled form, it describes a process of change rather than just a lack of speed.
- In some Punjabi dialects, the word for 'slow' can be used as a gentle command to someone who is being too aggressive or hasty in their behavior.
Examples in context
- ਹੌਲੀ ਚੱਲੋWalk slowly
- ਉਹ ਬਹੁਤ ਹੌਲੀ ਚੱਲਦਾ ਹੈ।oh bahut haulī chaldā hai.He walks very slowly.
- ਕਿਰਪਾ ਕਰਕੇ ਥੋੜਾ ਹੌਲੀ ਬੋਲੋ।kirpā kar kē thora haulī bolo.Please speak a little slowly.
- ਇਹ ਕੰਮ ਬਹੁਤ ਹੌਲੀ ਹੋ ਰਿਹਾ ਹੈ।ih kamm bahut haulī ho rihā hai.This work is progressing very slowly.
Example conversation
Ravinder and Kiran are walking in a park.
- ਰਵਿੰਦਰ Ravinderਕਿਰਨ, ਥੋੜ੍ਹਾ ਹੌਲੀ ਚੱਲੋ।Kiran, thoda hauli challo.Kiran, walk a bit slower.
- ਕਿਰਨ Kiranਮੈਂ ਕਿਉਂ ਹੌਲੀ ਚੱਲਾਂ?Main kyon hauli challan?Why should I walk slowly?
- ਰਵਿੰਦਰ Ravinderਮੈਂ ਥੱਕ ਗਿਆ ਹਾਂ।Main thakk gaya haan.I am tired.
- ਕਿਰਨ Kiranਠੀਕ ਹੈ, ਮੈਂ ਹੌਲੀ ਚੱਲਦੀ ਹਾਂ।Thik hai, main hauli chaldi haan.Okay, I will walk slowly.
