به آرامی
be arami/ˈba ʔaː.raː.ˈmiː/word by word
The English phrase "slowly" is translated into Persian as به آرامی (be arami).
The phrase is used to describe an action performed at a slow pace.
Meaning: at a slow pace (adv)
What does it mean word for word?
The expression is composed of the preposition be (to/at) and the noun arami (calmness/gentleness/ease).
Which one should you use?
While به آرامی is an adverbial phrase meaning "slowly", the single word آرام functions as an adjective meaning "calm" or "slow".
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /ˈba ʔaː.raː.ˈmiː/. It has 3 syllables and the stress is on the 1st of 3 syllables.
Did you know?
- The word به in this phrase is a homonym that can also mean 'quince' or 'better' depending on the context.
- In Persian poetry, describing a movement as آرام often suggests elegance and grace rather than just a low speed.
- While به آرامی describes a pace, the root word آرام is used as a direct command to tell someone to 'be quiet'.
Examples in context
- به آرامی کار کن.Work slowly.This example shows how to use به آرامی to give an instruction to work.Tatoeba #4746276 by mahdiye, translation #30124 by CK
- به آرامی رانندگی کن.Drive slowly.This example shows how to use به آرامی to give an instruction to drive.Tatoeba #4746273 by mahdiye, translation #30126 by CK
- او به آرامی راه می رود.He walks slowly.This example shows how to use به آرامی to describe the manner of walking.Tatoeba #4746271 by mahdiye, translation #293207 by CK
- لطفاً با آهستگی صحبت کنیدPlease speak slowly.
- لطفاً به آرامی حرکت کنیدPlease move slowly.
- اگر می‌توانید کمی به آهستگی صحبت کنید، ممنون می‌شومI would appreciate it if you could speak a bit slower.
- یکم آهسته ادامه بدهیدContinue slowly.
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Example conversation
Ali and Sara are walking through a crowded market.
- علی Aliلطفاً به آرامی قدم بردار.lotfan be arāmi ghadam bardār.Please walk slowly.
- سارا Saraباشه، اینجا خیلی شلوغه.bāshe, injā kheyli sholughe.Okay, it's very crowded here.
- علی Aliسارا، مراقب باش.sārā, morāghebe bāsh.Sara, be careful.
- سارا Saraنگران نباش، من حواسم هست.negarn nabāsh, man havāsam hast.Don't worry, I'm paying attention.
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (به, آرامی) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries آرامی, به, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
