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B1 verb 9 min de leitura

yavaşlamak

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Explicação yavaşlamak in your Level:

At the A1 level, you should learn 'yavaşlamak' as a simple action verb. It is the opposite of 'hızlanmak' (to speed up). You will mostly use it in the present continuous tense to describe what is happening right now. For example, 'Araba yavaşlıyor' (The car is slowing down). You might also use it as a command when speaking to someone: 'Lütfen yavaşla!' (Please slow down!). At this stage, focus on its literal meaning related to movement and walking. It is a helpful word to know when you are traveling or asking for directions, as you might need to tell someone they are speaking too fast.

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At the A2 level, you can start using 'yavaşlamak' in more varied tenses, like the past tense ('yavaşladı') and the future tense ('yavaşlayacak'). You will use it to describe daily routines or past events. For instance, 'Yağmur yağınca trafik yavaşladı' (When it rained, traffic slowed down). You should also learn the noun form 'yavaşlama' (slowing down/deceleration). At this level, you can begin to use it for non-physical things, like a computer or the internet being slow. Understanding the basic difference between 'yavaş' (adjective) and 'yavaşlamak' (verb) is the main goal here.

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At the B1 level, you should be able to use 'yavaşlamak' in more complex sentence structures, such as those using 'because' (çünkü) or 'when' (-dığında). You will use it to describe trends or changes in state. For example, 'Ekonomi son aylarda yavaşladı' (The economy has slowed down in recent months). You should also be careful to distinguish between the intransitive 'yavaşlamak' and the transitive 'yavaşlatmak' (to slow something down). This is a common point of confusion at the intermediate level. You will also encounter this word in news articles and short stories to describe the pace of the narrative or the environment.

At the B2 level, you are expected to use 'yavaşlamak' in abstract and metaphorical contexts with ease. You might use it to discuss social issues, such as the 'yavaşlayan nüfus artışı' (slowing population growth) or the 'yavaşlayan reform süreci' (slowing reform process). You should be comfortable using it in various moods, including the conditional ('yavaşlasa') and the necessity mood ('yavaşlamalı'). At this stage, you should also recognize idiomatic expressions like 'hız kesmek' as alternatives and know when 'yavaşlamak' is the more appropriate, neutral choice for academic or professional writing.

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At the C1 level, you will use 'yavaşlamak' to describe subtle nuances in literature, philosophy, or high-level technical discussions. You might analyze how a writer uses the verb to control the 'tempo' of a scene. You will also encounter it in scientific contexts, such as 'yavaşlayan kimyasal tepkimeler' (slowing chemical reactions). Your mastery should include understanding how different adverbs (e.g., 'kademeli olarak yavaşlamak' - to slow down gradually) change the meaning. You should be able to explain the socio-economic implications of a 'yavaşlayan piyasa' (slowing market) using sophisticated vocabulary.

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At the C2 level, 'yavaşlamak' is a tool for precise expression. You will use it in complex, multi-clause sentences that discuss the 'entropi' of systems or the rhythmic qualities of poetry. You should be able to distinguish between 'yavaşlamak' and very specific synonyms like 'ivme kaybetmek' (to lose momentum/acceleration) in a physics or high-finance context. At this level, you are not just using the word to communicate a fact, but to convey a specific tone or emphasis within a highly structured and nuanced discourse. You can use it to describe the existential 'yavaşlama' of life in old age or the slowing of time in a relativistic sense.

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Yavaşlamak means 'to slow down' or 'to decelerate'. It is a verb used for physical movement and abstract processes.
It is the direct opposite of 'hızlanmak' (to speed up).
It is intransitive, meaning the subject is the one slowing down (e.g., the car slows down).
It is used in various contexts including traffic, technology, economy, and health.

The Turkish verb yavaşlamak is a fundamental word that every learner must master as they transition into intermediate proficiency. At its core, it describes the process of a reduction in speed, pace, or intensity. Derived from the adjective yavaş (slow) and the verbalizing suffix -la, followed by the infinitive marker -mak, it literally translates to 'to become slow' or 'to slow down.' This verb is highly versatile, functioning in both literal physical contexts—such as a car approaching a red light—and metaphorical contexts—such as the cooling of an economy or the settling of a heated argument.

Physical Motion: This is the most common usage. It refers to any moving object reducing its velocity. For example, when a runner approaches the finish line and begins to decelerate, or when a train pulls into a station. In Turkish, you don't need a separate word for 'decelerate'; yavaşlamak covers it all.

Kırmızı ışığı görünce araba hızla yavaşladı.

Translation: The car slowed down quickly when it saw the red light.

Abstract Processes: Beyond physical movement, it applies to time, activities, or systemic changes. If a business is experiencing a slump in sales, you might say 'işler yavaşladı' (business has slowed down). If a person is getting older and cannot work as fast as they used to, they might say they are 'yavaşlıyor' (slowing down). It implies a natural or forced reduction in the frequency or speed of events.

In social contexts, especially in fast-paced cities like Istanbul, you will often hear this word used as an advice or a warning. People might tell a stressed friend, 'Hayat çok hızlı, biraz yavaşlaman lazım' (Life is too fast, you need to slow down a bit). This reflects a cultural recognition of the need for 'huzur' (tranquility) and 'sakinlik' (calmness). Understanding the nuance between the physical act of slowing and the lifestyle choice of slowing down is key to using this word like a native speaker.

Yaşlandıkça metabolizmamız yavaşlar.

Translation: As we age, our metabolism slows down.

Weather and Natural Phenomena: It is also used for natural forces. Rain might slow down (yağmur yavaşladı), or the wind might die down. In these cases, it signifies a decrease in intensity. It is a very versatile word that replaces several English verbs like 'subside', 'decelerate', 'ease off', and 'slump'.

Using yavaşlamak correctly involves understanding its conjugation patterns and the contexts in which it appears. As a regular verb ending in -mak, it follows standard vowel harmony rules. Because it is an intransitive verb, it never takes a direct object in the accusative case. Instead, it often appears with adverbs that describe the manner or the reason for the slowing down.

Koşucu bitiş çizgisine yaklaşırken yavaşlamaya başladı.

Translation: The runner started to slow down as they approached the finish line.

One of the most frequent patterns is the use of the progressive tense (-iyor) to describe an ongoing process. For example, 'Bilgisayarım yavaşlıyor' (My computer is slowing down). This is a common complaint in technical contexts. Another common pattern is the use of the word in the imperative form during driving or sports: 'Yavaşla!' (Slow down!). This is a direct command used to ensure safety or control.

Temporal Contexts: When talking about time, yavaşlamak can describe how perception changes. 'Zaman sanki yavaşladı' (It felt as if time slowed down). This is often used in literary or dramatic contexts to describe moments of intense focus or shock.

In formal or economic writing, you will see it used to describe market trends. 'Enflasyonun artış hızı yavaşladı' (The rate of increase in inflation has slowed down). Notice here that it isn't inflation itself that is slowing (which would mean prices are falling), but the *rate* of increase. This precision is vital in B1 and B2 level Turkish proficiency.

Kalp atışları yavaş yavaş yavaşlıyor.

Translation: His heartbeat is gradually slowing down.

Social and Professional Life: At work, you might hear 'Projeler bayram tatili nedeniyle yavaşladı' (Projects slowed down due to the religious holiday). This implies a decrease in productivity or momentum. Using the verb in this way shows you understand the rhythm of Turkish professional life, which often fluctuates around holidays and seasonal changes.

The word yavaşlamak is ubiquitous in daily Turkish life, appearing in various domains from the mundane to the specialized. If you are in Turkey, the first place you will likely hear it is in traffic. Whether you are in a taxi, a 'dolmuş' (minibus), or driving yourself, the concept of speed control is central. GPS navigation systems in Turkish will often say 'Hızınızı azaltın' (reduce your speed), but passengers will colloquially say 'Lütfen yavaşla' (please slow down) to a fast driver.

Trafik yoğunluğu nedeniyle araçlar yavaşladı.

Translation: Vehicles slowed down due to traffic density.

News and Media: In news broadcasts, especially during the weather report or economic segments, yavaşlamak is a staple. Anchors might discuss how the wind is 'yavaşlayacağı' (will slow down/subside) by the evening, or how the 'ekonomik büyüme yavaşladı' (economic growth slowed down). It is the standard term for any deceleration in national statistics.

In the tech world, Turkish users frequently use this verb to describe their devices. If an iPhone gets old, the user says 'Telefonum çok yavaşladı' (My phone has slowed down a lot). On internet forums, you will see endless threads titled 'İnternet neden yavaşladı?' (Why has the internet slowed down?), which is a common topic of discussion regarding service providers or regional infrastructure issues.

Yağmur dindi ama rüzgar henüz yavaşlamadı.

Translation: The rain stopped but the wind hasn't slowed down yet.

Health and Sports: Doctors use it to describe biological functions. 'Sindirim sisteminiz yavaşlamış' (Your digestive system has slowed down). In sports commentary, if a football team loses its momentum in the second half, the commentator might say 'Oyun yavaşladı' (The game has slowed down/lost its pace).

The most frequent mistake English speakers make when using yavaşlamak is confusing it with its causative counterpart, yavaşlatmak. Because English often uses 'slow down' for both the action of slowing oneself and the action of slowing something else, learners often forget that Turkish requires a clear distinction. If you say 'Arabayı yavaşladım,' it is grammatically incorrect because 'yavaşlamak' cannot take an object. You must say 'Arabayı yavaşlattım' (I slowed the car down).

Yanlış: Trafik beni yavaşladı.
Doğru: Trafik beni yavaşlattı.

Explanation: 'Traffic slowed me down' requires the causative form because the traffic is acting upon you.

Confusion with 'Azalmak': Another mistake is using yavaşlamak when azalmak (to decrease) is more appropriate. While speed 'slows down,' quantity 'decreases.' You wouldn't say the water in a bottle 'yavaşladı' unless you were referring to the speed of the flow from the tap. If the volume is simply less, use azalmak.

Learners also sometimes confuse yavaşlamak with durmak (to stop). Yavaşlamak is a process; it doesn't necessarily mean the movement has ended. If you are told to slow down at a checkpoint, and you stop completely, you might actually block traffic. It is important to recognize that this verb implies a reduction in speed while maintaining some level of movement.

Hızını yavaşlat, ama tamamen durma.

Translation: Slow down your speed, but don't stop completely.

Tense Misuse: Using the simple present tense (yavaşlar) when describing a current event is a common error. If you are in a car that is slowing down right now, you must say 'Yavaşlıyoruz' (We are slowing down). Using 'Yavaşlarız' sounds like a general habit or a future promise, which might confuse the listener in an urgent situation.

To truly enrich your Turkish vocabulary, you should know the synonyms and nuances that distinguish yavaşlamak from other related terms. While yavaşlamak is the general term, Turkish offers several colorful alternatives depending on the register and specific context.

Hız Kesmek: Literally 'to cut speed.' This is an idiomatic way to say slow down, often used in sports or business. It implies a deliberate decision to reduce momentum. 'Şirket yatırımlarda hız kesti' (The company slowed down/scaled back on investments).
Ağırdan Almak: This idiom means to do something slowly or to procrastinate. It has a slightly negative connotation, suggesting that someone is being slower than they should be. 'İşi çok ağırdan alıyorsun' (You are taking the job very slowly/dragging your feet).

Fırtına etkisini kaybetti ve rüzgar dindi.

Note: For weather, 'dinmek' (to subside) is often a better alternative to 'yavaşlamak' when the movement stops almost entirely.

Comparing yavaşlamak with sakinleşmek (to calm down) is also useful. While yavaşlamak refers to speed, sakinleşmek refers to emotional or atmospheric state. If a person is talking too fast because they are angry, you might tell them to yavaşlamasını (slow down their speech) or sakinleşmesini (calm down emotionally). Using the right word here changes the tone of your interaction significantly.

Gevşemek: This means 'to loosen' or 'to relax.' In terms of pace, it's used when a strict schedule or a tight situation becomes more relaxed. It's an alternative to 'yavaşlamak' when the reduction in speed is due to a reduction in tension.

How Formal Is It?

Curiosidade

The root 'yavaş' is also related to the word 'yavru' (young animal/baby) in some etymological theories, suggesting a sense of being small or gentle.

Guia de pronúncia

UK /ja.vaʃ.la.mak/

US /jɑː.vɑːʃ.lɑː.mɑːk/

The primary stress is on the last syllable: yavaşlaMAK.

Rima com

başlamak (to start) haşlamak (to boil) taşlamak (to stone) dışlamak (to exclude) kışlamak (to winter) boşlamak (to neglect) tuşlamak (to dial) suçlamak (to accuse)

Erros comuns

Pronouncing 'v' like a 'w'. Turkish 'v' is closer to the English 'v'.
Softening the 'ş' (sh) sound too much.
Misplacing the stress on the first syllable.
Making the 'a' sounds too nasal.
Not pronouncing the final 'k' clearly.

Nível de dificuldade

Leitura 2/5

Easy to recognize in texts due to the clear root 'yavaş'.

Escrita 3/5

Requires care with vowel harmony and distinguishing from 'yavaşlatmak'.

Expressão oral 2/5

Commonly used and easy to pronounce once the 'ş' sound is mastered.

Audição 2/5

Clearly audible in speech, especially in traffic or weather reports.

O que aprender depois

Pré-requisitos

yavaş hızlı gitmek araba durmak

Aprenda a seguir

hızlanmak yavaşlatmak azalmak artmak sakinleşmek

Avançado

ivme ivmelenmek durgunluk tavsamak gerilemek

Gramática essencial

Causative Verbs

Yavaşlamak (intransitive) -> Yavaşlatmak (transitive).

Vowel Harmony

Yavaşla + mak (Back vowel harmony).

Present Continuous Tense

Yavaşla + iyor -> Yavaşlıyor (Vowel dropping/mutation).

Gerunds with -ınca

Yavaşlayınca (Upon slowing down).

Necessity Mood -meli

Yavaşlamalısın (You must slow down).

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Exemplos por nível

Araba yavaşlıyor.

The car is slowing down.

Present continuous tense (-iyor).

Lütfen yavaşla!

Please slow down!

Imperative (command) form.

Yağmur yavaşladı.

The rain slowed down.

Past tense (-di).

Koşucu yavaşladı.

The runner slowed down.

Subject + Verb.

Tren istasyonda yavaşlar.

The train slows down at the station.

Simple present (Aorist) for habits.

Yavaşlıyoruz, korkma.

We are slowing down, don't be afraid.

1st person plural present continuous.

Neden yavaşladın?

Why did you slow down?

Interrogative past tense.

Bebek yavaşladı.

The baby slowed down.

Simple past.

İnternet akşamları yavaşlıyor.

The internet slows down in the evenings.

Time expression + verb.

Bilgisayarım çok yavaşladı.

My computer has slowed down a lot.

Adverb 'çok' + past tense.

Yemek yerken yavaşlamalısın.

You should slow down while eating.

Necessity mood (-meli).

Müzik yavaşladı ve durdu.

The music slowed down and stopped.

Compound action with 've'.

Kışın hayat yavaşlar.

Life slows down in winter.

Aorist tense for general truths.

Bisikletim yavaşlıyor, sanırım lastik patladı.

My bike is slowing down, I think the tire is flat.

Reasoning with 'sanırım'.

Hızını yavaşlatmak için frene bastı.

He pressed the brake to slow down his speed.

Infinitive of purpose.

Daha fazla yavaşlayamayız.

We cannot slow down any further.

Negative potential form (-emez).

Satışlar bu ay biraz yavaşladı.

Sales have slowed down a bit this month.

Business context.

Yaşlandıkça metabolizma yavaşlar.

Metabolism slows down as one gets older.

-dikçe (as/the more) construction.

Trafik kazası nedeniyle yol yavaşladı.

The road (traffic) slowed down due to a traffic accident.

Noun + nedeniyle (due to).

İşler yavaşlayınca tatile çıktık.

When things slowed down, we went on vacation.

-ınca (when/as soon as) gerund.

Kalp atış hızı yavaşlamaya başladı.

The heart rate started to slow down.

Infinitive + 'başlamak'.

Yavaşlayan ekonomi herkesi endişelendiriyor.

The slowing economy worries everyone.

Participle (-an) used as an adjective.

Şehir dışına çıkınca hayatın yavaşladığını hissettim.

I felt that life slowed down when I went out of the city.

Noun clause with -dığını.

Rüzgar yavaşlamazsa yola çıkamayız.

If the wind doesn't slow down, we can't set off.

Conditional negative (-mazsa).

Enflasyonun artış hızı nihayet yavaşladı.

The rate of increase in inflation has finally slowed down.

Genitive-possessive construction.

Üretim sürecindeki aksaklıklar nedeniyle proje yavaşladı.

The project slowed down due to glitches in the production process.

Compound noun as subject.

Yavaşlamış bir sistemle çalışmak çok zor.

It is very difficult to work with a system that has slowed down.

Past participle (-miş) as adjective.

Teknolojik gelişmelerin hızı asla yavaşlamıyor.

The pace of technological developments never slows down.

Negative present continuous.

Nüfus artışının yavaşlaması bekleniyor.

A slowing of population growth is expected.

Passive voice 'bekleniyor'.

Güneş batarken her şeyin yavaşladığını görürsünüz.

You see everything slowing down as the sun sets.

-erken (while) + -dığını.

Yavaşlamamız gerektiğini biliyorsun.

You know that we need to slow down.

Necessity with 'gerekmek'.

Zamanın yavaşladığı o anı asla unutamam.

I can never forget that moment when time slowed down.

Relative clause with -dığı.

Küresel ısınma nedeniyle okyanus akıntıları yavaşlıyor.

Ocean currents are slowing down due to global warming.

Scientific context.

Yazar, hikayenin temposunu yavaşlatarak gerilimi artırıyor.

The author increases tension by slowing down the tempo of the story.

-arak (by doing) gerund.

Yavaşlayan bir beyin fonksiyonu yaşlılığın doğal bir sonucudur.

A slowing brain function is a natural consequence of old age.

Complex subject phrase.

Piyasalardaki belirsizlik yatırımların yavaşlamasına yol açtı.

Uncertainty in the markets led to a slowing down of investments.

Yol açmak (to lead to).

Yavaşlamış bir tempoda yaşamak ruhu dinlendirir.

Living at a slowed-down pace rests the soul.

Participial phrase.

Reformların yavaşlaması toplumda huzursuzluk yarattı.

The slowing of reforms created unrest in society.

Abstract noun usage.

Işık hızı, yoğun bir ortamdan geçerken yavaşlar.

The speed of light slows down when passing through a dense medium.

Physics context.

Düşünce hızının yavaşlaması yorgunluk belirtisidir.

The slowing of the speed of thought is a sign of fatigue.

Compound noun chain.

Evrenin genişleme hızının yavaşlayıp yavaşlamayacağı tartışılıyor.

Whether the expansion rate of the universe will slow down or not is being discussed.

Whether... or not (-ip ... -meyeceği).

Yavaşlayan bir kronometre gibi, hayatın son demlerini yaşıyordu.

Like a slowing stopwatch, he was living the final moments of his life.

Simile with 'gibi'.

Siyasi istikrarsızlık, bürokratik mekanizmanın yavaşlamasına sebebiyet verdi.

Political instability caused the slowing down of the bureaucratic mechanism.

Formal 'sebebiyet vermek'.

Kognitif süreçlerin yavaşlaması, nörodejeneratif hastalıkların habercisi olabilir.

The slowing of cognitive processes may be a precursor to neurodegenerative diseases.

Academic/Medical terminology.

Yavaşlayan bir ritimle sona eren senfoni, derin bir sessizliğe büründü.

The symphony, ending with a slowing rhythm, was shrouded in deep silence.

Literary description.

Zamanın izafiyeti gereği, yüksek hızlarda zaman yavaşlar.

Due to the relativity of time, time slows down at high speeds.

Scientific 'izafiyet' (relativity).

İvme kaybeden ve giderek yavaşlayan bu süreç, kaçınılmaz bir sonu işaret ediyor.

This process, losing momentum and gradually slowing down, points to an inevitable end.

Complex participial clauses.

Şiirdeki duraklamalar, okuyucunun zihnindeki akışı yavaşlatmayı amaçlar.

The pauses in the poem aim to slow down the flow in the reader's mind.

Literary analysis.

Sinônimos

Hız kesmek Ağırlanmak Gevşemek Sakinleşmek Dizginlenmek Duraklamak Tavsamak İvme kaybetmek

Antônimos

Hızlanmak Süratlenmek İvmelenmek Canlanmak

Colocações comuns

Trafik yavaşlamak

Ekonomi yavaşlamak

Hızla yavaşlamak

Zaman yavaşlamak

İşler yavaşlamak

Kalp atışı yavaşlamak

Adımları yavaşlamak

İnternet yavaşlamak

Büyüme yavaşlamak

Yağmur yavaşlamak

Frases Comuns

Yavaşla bakalım

— Wait a minute / Hold on. Used to tell someone to calm down or stop rushing into things.

Yavaşla bakalım, daha her şeyi anlatmadın!

İyice yavaşlamak

— To slow down significantly.

Bisiklet yokuşta iyice yavaşladı.

Giderek yavaşlamak

— To slow down gradually over time.

Müzik giderek yavaşlıyor.

Aniden yavaşlamak

— To slow down suddenly.

Öndeki araba aniden yavaşladı.

Hayatı yavaşlamak

— To lead a slower, more peaceful life.

Emekli olunca hayatı yavaşladı.

Yavaşlama belirtisi

— A sign of slowing down.

Ekonomide yavaşlama belirtileri var.

Biraz yavaşla

— Slow down a bit.

Çok hızlı konuşuyorsun, biraz yavaşla.

Hızını yavaşlatmak

— To reduce one's speed (using the causative form).

Lütfen hızını biraz yavaşlat.

Yavaşlamaya başlamak

— To start slowing down.

Yaşlı adam yavaşlamaya başladı.

Yavaşlamadan devam etmek

— To continue without slowing down.

Hiç yavaşlamadan koşmaya devam etti.

Frequentemente confundido com

yavaşlamak vs Yavaşlatmak

This is the causative form. Use it when you slow something else down.

yavaşlamak vs Azalmak

This means to decrease in quantity, not necessarily speed.

yavaşlamak vs Durmak

This means to stop completely, whereas yavaşlamak is just reducing speed.

Expressões idiomáticas

"Ağırdan almak"

— To do something very slowly, often intentionally or due to lack of enthusiasm.

Ödevini çok ağırdan alıyorsun.

Informal

"Hız kesmek"

— To reduce speed or momentum in an activity.

Enflasyon bu ay hız kesti.

Neutral

"Ayak sürümek"

— To delay doing something; to move slowly because of reluctance.

Yeni projede herkes ayak sürüyor.

Colloquial

"Kaplumbağa hızıyla"

— At a snail's pace (turtle's speed).

Trafik kaplumbağa hızıyla ilerliyor.

Informal

"Vites küçültmek"

— Literally 'to downshift'; metaphorically to reduce pace or effort.

Artık vites küçültüp dinlenmek istiyorum.

Informal

"Soluğu kesilmek"

— To run out of breath, leading to a forced slowing down.

Yokuşun sonunda soluğu kesildi.

Neutral

"Yavaş atın tekmesi pek olur"

— The kick of a slow horse is hard. (Beware of the quiet ones).

Ona güvenme, yavaş atın tekmesi pek olur.

Proverb

"Ağır git ki yol alasın"

— Go slow so that you may cover ground. (Slow and steady wins the race).

Acele etme, ağır git ki yol alasın.

Proverb

"Yavaş yavaş acele etmek"

— To hurry slowly (Festina lente). Doing things carefully but efficiently.

Hata yapmamak için yavaş yavaş acele etmeliyiz.

Literary

"Dizginleri gevşetmek"

— To loosen the reins; to allow things to slow down or become less controlled.

Yönetim bu hafta dizginleri gevşetti.

Idiomatic

Fácil de confundir

yavaşlamak vs Yavaşlatmak

Both translate to 'slow down' in English.

Yavaşlamak is what you do; yavaşlatmak is what you do to something else.

Müziği yavaşlattım (I slowed the music down) vs Müzik yavaşladı (The music slowed down).

yavaşlamak vs Alçalmak

Sometimes speed and height are confused.

Alçalmak means to descend or go lower.

Uçak alçalıyor (The plane is descending).

yavaşlamak vs Gecikmek

Being slow often leads to being late.

Gecikmek means to be late/delayed.

Otobüs gecikti (The bus is late).

yavaşlamak vs Sakinleşmek

Used for 'calming down'.

Sakinleşmek is emotional or atmospheric.

Deniz sakinleşti (The sea calmed down).

yavaşlamak vs Hafiflemek

Used for rain or pain slowing down.

Hafiflemek means to become lighter or less intense.

Ağrım hafifledi (My pain eased).

Padrões de frases

[Subject] yavaşlıyor.

Tren yavaşlıyor.

[Subject] [Adverb] yavaşladı.

Araba aniden yavaşladı.

[Event] nedeniyle [Subject] yavaşladı.

Kar nedeniyle trafik yavaşladı.

[Noun] hızı yavaşlamaya başladı.

Büyüme hızı yavaşlamaya başladı.

Yavaşlayan [Noun] [Verb].

Yavaşlayan ekonomi piyasayı etkiledi.

[Noun] yavaşlaması beklenen bir durumdur.

Metabolizmanın yavaşlaması beklenen bir durumdur.

[Subject] yavaşlamazsa [Result].

Yağmur yavaşlamazsa gidemeyiz.

[Subject] yavaşlamalı.

Şoför yavaşlamalı.

Família de palavras

Substantivos

yavaşlama (slowing down)

yavaşlık (slowness)

Verbos

yavaşlatmak (to slow something down - causative)

yavaşlamak (to slow down)

Adjetivos

yavaş (slow)

yavaşlamış (slowed down)

Relacionado

hız (speed)

sürat (velocity)

ivme (acceleration)

fren (brake)

durgunluk (stagnation)

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Como usar

frequency

Very high; used daily in multiple contexts.

Erros comuns

Arabayı yavaşladım. → Arabayı yavaşlattım.
You cannot 'slow down' an object using the intransitive verb. You must use the causative.
Trafik yavaşlatıyor. → Trafik yavaşlıyor.
If the traffic itself is moving slowly, use 'yavaşlıyor'. If the traffic is slowing *you* down, use 'Trafik beni yavaşlatıyor'.
Hızım yavaşladı. → Hızım azaldı.
While 'hızım yavaşladı' is sometimes understood, 'hız' (speed) typically 'azalır' (decreases). The *object* (araba) is what 'yavaşlar'.
Yavaşla konuş. → Yavaş konuş.
Don't use the verb form as an adverb. Use the adjective 'yavaş' to mean 'slowly'.
Yavaşlayınca durdu. → Yavaşladı ve durdu.
'Yavaşlayınca durdu' means 'It stopped when it slowed down', which is slightly redundant. 'Yavaşladı ve durdu' is more natural.

Dicas

Causative Distinction

Always use 'yavaşlatmak' when there is an object. 'Arabayı yavaşlattım' (I slowed the car) vs 'Araba yavaşladı' (The car slowed down).

Synonym Choice

Use 'hız kesmek' in more dynamic or informal contexts to sound more like a native speaker.

The 'ş' Sound

Ensure the 'ş' in 'yavaş' is a clear 'sh' sound, not a soft 's'.

Weather Usage

When rain slows down, you can also use 'atıştırmak' if it turns into a light drizzle.

Noun Form

Use 'yavaşlama' in academic writing to describe trends, e.g., 'ekonomik yavaşlama'.

Polite Requests

Use 'Biraz yavaşlayabilir misiniz?' to ask someone to slow down their speech politely.

Opposite Pair

Learn it together with 'hızlanmak' to remember both more effectively.

Social Cue

Remember that 'Yavaş!' can be a warning to someone being too loud or aggressive.

Traffic Reports

Listen for this word in radio traffic updates to know which roads are congested.

Object Use

Never put a direct object before 'yavaşlamak'. Use 'yavaşlatmak' instead.

Memorize

Mnemônico

Imagine a 'YAVA' (Java) computer program that is 'SLOW' to load. YAVA-şlamak.

Associação visual

Visualize a car approaching a yellow light and the driver's foot pressing the brake. As the car slows, the word 'Yavaşlıyor' appears on the dashboard.

Word Web

hız fren durmak hareket zaman ekonomi trafik yürümek

Desafio

Try to use 'yavaşlamak' in three different contexts today: one for a device, one for traffic, and one for a personal habit.

Origem da palavra

Derived from the Old Turkic adjective 'yavaş', which meant 'gentle, mild, or slow'.

Significado original: Originally referred to a person's character (mild-mannered) before being applied to physical speed.

Turkic language family.

Contexto cultural

No specific sensitivities; the word is neutral and safe to use in all contexts.

In English, 'slow down' is often used as a command for safety. In Turkish, it is used similarly but also frequently in social interactions to temper someone's excitement or anger.

The song 'Yavaş Yavaş' by Teoman. The 'Cittaslow' movement in Turkey. Turkish traffic safety campaigns often use the slogan 'Yavaşla, hayatta kal!' (Slow down, stay alive!).

Pratique na vida real

Contextos reais

Driving

Virajda yavaşla.
Frene bas, yavaşlıyoruz.
Hız sınırı var, yavaşlamalıyız.
Yavaşlama şeridine gir.

Technology

Bilgisayarım çok yavaşladı.
İnternet neden yavaşladı?
Sistem yavaşlıyor.
Uygulama yavaşladı.

Economy

Enflasyon yavaşladı.
Büyüme hızı yavaşlıyor.
Piyasa yavaşladı.
Yatırımlar yavaşladı.

Health

Nabzı yavaşlıyor.
Metabolizmam yavaşladı.
Refleksleri yavaşlamış.
Konuşması yavaşladı.

Weather

Fırtına yavaşladı.
Kar yağışı yavaşlıyor.
Rüzgar akşama yavaşlar.
Yağmur yavaşladı.

Iniciadores de conversa

"Sence bu şehirde hayat çok mu hızlı, yoksa yavaşlamalı mıyız?"

"Bilgisayarın yavaşladığında genellikle ne yaparsın?"

"Trafik yavaşladığında arabada ne dinlemeyi seversin?"

"Yaşlandıkça insanların neden yavaşladığını düşünüyorsun?"

"Sence ekonomi gelecek yıl daha da mı yavaşlayacak?"

Temas para diário

Hayatının hangi alanlarında yavaşlaman gerektiğini düşünüyorsun? Neden?

Zamanın senin için yavaşladığı bir anı detaylıca anlat.

Teknolojinin yavaşlaması mı yoksa çok hızlanması mı daha korkutucu?

Bir gün boyunca her şeyi 'yavaşlatarak' yapsaydın hayatın nasıl değişirdi?

Doğada her şeyin yavaşladığı kış mevsimi hakkında neler hissediyorsun?

Perguntas frequentes

10 perguntas

Yes, it can mean a person is physically walking slower or that their lifestyle is becoming less busy. Example: 'Yaşlandıkça yavaşladı.'

'Yavaş' is an adjective (slow), while 'yavaşlamak' is a verb (to slow down).

'Bilgisayar yavaş' (is slow) vs 'Bilgisayar yavaşladı' (slowed down).

Yes, very frequently to describe sales, growth, or production. Example: 'Piyasa yavaşladı.'

Not exactly, but 'vites küçültmek' (to downshift) is used colloquially to mean taking it easy.

Yes, for rain, wind, or snow. Example: 'Rüzgar yavaşladı.'

The opposite is 'hızlanmak' (to speed up).

No, because it is intransitive. You cannot 'yavaşlamak' something.

It is 'yavaşlamak'. 'Yavaşlanmak' is the passive form, which is rarely used.

The noun form is 'yavaşlama' (slowing down / deceleration).

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