gemächlich

German

Etymology

From Middle High German gemechlich, from Old High German gimahlīh, synchronically analyzed as gemach +‎ -lich.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ɡəˈmɛːçlɪç/
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Adjective

gemächlich (strong nominative masculine singular gemächlicher, comparative gemächlicher, superlative am gemächlichsten)

  1. leisurely, taking one's time, gentle, steady
    Synonyms: langsam, ruhig
    in einem gemächlichen Tempoat a leisurely pace

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