yavaş vs ağır
Turkish word comparison
Listen to yavaş
Listen to ağır
| yavaş | ağır |
|---|---|
YA-vash adjective | ah-uhr adjective |
| slow; not fast in speed or movement | slow in movement; sluggish |
How they differ
Compared with "yavaş", "ağır" often suggests something physically heavy-looking, sluggish, or hard to move, not just low speed. It is especially natural for movements, actions, or processes that feel weighed down.
When to use each
When to use yavaş: Use "yavaş" when you simply mean something is not fast.
When to use ağır: Use "ağır" when you want to emphasize heaviness, sluggishness, or a lack of agility.
Side-by-side examples
- Araba yavaş gidiyor.
(The car is going slowly.) - Araba ağır gidiyor.
(The car is moving sluggishly.)
Register & nuance: Both words are common, but "ağır" adds a more physical, slightly weightier nuance than the neutral "yavaş".