How Formal Is It?
"Koosolek edeneb aeglaselt. (The meeting is progressing slowly.)"
"Ta on aeglane jooksja. (He is a slow runner.)"
"Miks sa nii aeglane oled? (Why are you so slow?)"
"Tigu on aeglane loom. (A snail is a slow animal.)"
"See arvuti on jube aeglane. (This computer is terribly slow.)"
How to Use It
Aeglane is a common adjective in Estonian. You'll use it to describe things that are not fast. Remember that adjectives in Estonian often change their endings depending on the noun they describe. For 'aeglane', in the nominative singular (the basic form), it stays 'aeglane' for all genders. For example:
aeglane tegu (slow deed)
aeglane inimene (slow person)
aeglane auto (slow car)
A common mistake for English speakers is to confuse 'aeglane' with 'hilja'. While both can relate to time, 'aeglane' specifically means 'slow' in terms of speed or pace. 'Hilja' means 'late'. For example, you wouldn't say 'ma olen aeglane' if you mean 'I am late', you would say 'ma olen hilja'. Conversely, you wouldn't say 'see on hilja auto' for 'it's a slow car', you'd say 'see on aeglane auto'.
Test Yourself 36 questions
Which word means 'slow'?
Aeglane means slow. Kiire means fast, suur means big, and väike means small.
Choose the correct translation for 'The turtle is slow.'
'Kilpkonn' means turtle and 'on' means is. So 'Kilpkonn on aeglane' translates to 'The turtle is slow'.
Which of these is typically 'aeglane'?
A snail (tigu) is known for being slow. Rabbits, birds, and fish are generally faster.
The word 'aeglane' describes something that moves quickly.
'Aeglane' means slow, so it describes something that moves slowly, not quickly.
If a car is 'aeglane', it is not going fast.
'Aeglane' means slow. So, if a car is slow, it is not going fast.
The opposite of 'aeglane' is 'kiire' (fast).
'Aeglane' means slow, and 'kiire' means fast. They are indeed opposites.
Auto on väga ______. See ei sõida kiiresti.
The sentence indicates the car doesn't drive fast, so 'aeglane' (slow) is the correct word.
See internetiühendus on nii ______. Ma ei saa videot vaadata.
If you can't watch a video, the internet connection must be slow.
Ta on ______ õppija, aga ta on väga töökas.
The phrase 'aga ta on väga töökas' (but he is very hardworking) implies that even if he is a slow learner, he still tries hard.
Kell on juba hiline, aga rong on ikka veel ______. Me jääme hiljaks.
If you are going to be late, the train must be slow.
Miks sa oled täna nii ______? Tavaliselt oled sa kiirem.
The question compares today's pace to usual, implying today is slower.
See projekt edeneb väga ______. Me peame tempot tõstma.
The sentence 'Me peame tempot tõstma' (We need to pick up the pace) suggests the project is moving slowly. Note the adverb form 'aeglaselt' is needed here.
Which word is the opposite of 'aeglane'?
The opposite of 'slow' (aeglane) is 'fast' (kiire).
Which sentence correctly uses 'aeglane'?
'Aeglane' is an adjective, so it describes a noun. 'See auto on väga aeglane' means 'This car is very slow'.
What is the correct form of 'aeglane' in the sentence: 'Lapsed kõnnivad väga ___.' (The children walk very ___.)
When describing how an action is performed, you use the adverbial form, which for 'aeglane' is 'aeglaselt' (slowly).
The word 'aeglane' can be used to describe someone who is not quick to understand.
Yes, 'aeglane' can also mean 'slow-witted' or 'slow to understand' in a figurative sense.
In Estonian, 'aeglane' is only used to describe physical speed.
No, 'aeglane' can also describe processes, progress, or even a person's thinking speed, not just physical speed.
The plural form of 'aeglane' is 'aeglased'.
Yes, 'aeglane' (singular nominative) becomes 'aeglased' (plural nominative). For example, 'aeglased loomad' (slow animals).
Auto oli nii _____, et me jäime kinni.
The sentence implies that the car's speed caused them to get stuck, so 'aeglane' (slow) fits best.
Ta on alati nii _____, et ma pean teda ootama.
The speaker has to wait for 'him', indicating that 'he' is slow. 'Aeglane' (slow) is the correct choice.
Internet on täna väga _____, lehed laevad kaua.
If pages take a long time to load, the internet is slow. 'Aeglane' (slow) is appropriate here.
See protsess on liiga _____, me peame seda kiirendama.
To 'speed up' a process implies it is currently slow. Thus, 'aeglane' (slow) is the correct fit.
Tema kõne oli nii _____, et kuulajad hakkasid tüdima.
If listeners got bored, the speech was likely slow. 'Aeglane' (slow) describes this best.
Kella tiksumine tundus hirmuäratavalt _____ vaikuses.
In fearful silence, the ticking of a clock often seems slow. 'Aeglane' (slow) captures this feeling.
The speaker is describing the pace of a story.
The speaker is talking about a car's speed despite its age.
The speaker is commenting on someone's speaking pace.
Read this aloud:
Palun räägi aeglasemalt, ma ei saa aru.
Focus: aeglasemalt
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See aeglane tigu jõuab kohale homme.
Focus: aeglane tigu
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Miks sa oled täna nii aeglane? Kas midagi on juhtunud?
Focus: aeglane
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Which of the following best describes the nuances of 'aeglane' when referring to a person's thought process or comprehension speed?
While 'aeglane' can refer to literal slowness, in the context of thought, it often conveys a careful, deliberate, or thorough process rather than outright intellectual deficiency, depending on the tone and further description.
In a formal scientific or technical context, what would be the most appropriate interpretation of 'aeglane' when describing a chemical reaction?
In scientific terminology, 'aeglane reaktsioon' (slow reaction) specifically indicates a low reaction rate, meaning it takes more time for the reactants to convert into products.
Consider the phrase 'aeglane internetiühendus'. Which of these statements is most likely true regarding its practical implications for a user?
'Aeglane internetiühendus' (slow internet connection) directly refers to low data transfer speeds, which manifest as extended loading times for online content.
The word 'aeglane' can always be replaced by 'lõtv' (loose/slack) when describing a lack of urgency or efficiency in a process.
'Aeglane' refers to speed or pace, whereas 'lõtv' relates to looseness or a lack of strictness. They are not interchangeable in the context of process efficiency.
When 'aeglane' is used metaphorically to describe economic growth, it implies a significant and rapid decline.
Metaphorically, 'aeglane majanduskasv' (slow economic growth) implies a sluggish or modest rate of increase, not a rapid decline, which would be described by terms like 'langus' (decline) or 'kukkumine' (fall).
In Estonian culinary contexts, 'aeglane küpsetamine' (slow cooking) is a technique that typically involves high temperatures for a short duration.
'Aeglane küpsetamine' (slow cooking) by definition involves low temperatures over an extended period to tenderize food, contrary to high temperatures for a short duration.
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