A1 Expression Neutro

遅いです

osoi desu

It's slow/late

Significado

To describe something as not quick or happening behind schedule.

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Contexto cultural

Punctuality is a sign of respect. Being 'slow' to arrive is often seen as a failure of character. In international business, 'slow' communication can be interpreted as a lack of interest.

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Adjective vs Verb

Remember: {遅い|おそい} is for speed, {遅れる|おくれる} is for time.

Significado

To describe something as not quick or happening behind schedule.

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Adjective vs Verb

Remember: {遅い|おそい} is for speed, {遅れる|おくれる} is for time.

Teste-se

Select the correct usage.

The train is slow.

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: 電車が{遅い|おそい}です。

Use the adjective for describing the train's speed.

🎉 Pontuação: /1

Recursos visuais

Banco de exercicios

1 exercicios
Select the correct usage. Choose A1

The train is slow.

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: 電車が{遅い|おそい}です。

Use the adjective for describing the train's speed.

🎉 Pontuação: /1

Perguntas frequentes

1 perguntas

Only if you mean they are slow in movement, not late for a meeting.

Frases relacionadas

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{遅れる|おくれる}

specialized form

To be late

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{遅刻|ちこく}

builds on

Lateness/Tardiness

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