Czech Word of the Day
pomalu
/PO-mah-loo/ • adverb — 25th of Jun, 2026
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Meaning: slowly; at a low speed or pace
Examples
- Jez pomalu.
(Eat slowly.) - Chodíme pomalu po schodech.
(We walk slowly on the stairs.) - Mluvila pomalu, aby všichni pochopili.
(She spoke slowly so that everyone understood.)
Synonyms
- pomalě
- zvolna
Use 'pomalu' to describe actions done at a slow pace. It commonly modifies verbs (e.g., 'jez pomalu', 'chodit pomalu'). 'Pomalě' is an alternative form and 'zvolna' is a slightly more formal or literary synonym. Also frequently used in simple commands and everyday descriptions.
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