gemächlich
leisurely
Slow, unhurried, and in a calm, relaxed way.
EXAMPLE
Der alte Mann ging gemächlich mit seinem Hund im Park spazieren.
The old man took a leisurely walk with his dog in the park.
gemächlich
leisurely
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Use as an adverb
'Gemächlich' (leisurely) is very often used as an adverb to describe the manner of an action. It usually stands directly with the verb and emphasizes a slow, calm execution.
EXAMPLE
Der Fluss fließt gemächlich durch das Tal.
The river flows leisurely through the valley.
Register and style
The word 'gemächlich' (leisurely) often sounds somewhat more vivid and positive than the neutral word 'langsam' (slow). It conveys an atmosphere of calm, enjoyment, and lack of hurry.
EXAMPLE
Wir machten einen gemächlichen Sonntagsausflug aufs Land.
We took a leisurely Sunday trip to the countryside.
Typical collocations
'Gemächlich' (leisurely) often describes a type of movement or a pace. Typical combinations are 'ein gemächliches Tempo' (a leisurely pace), 'ein gemächlicher Spaziergang' (a leisurely walk), or verbs like 'gemächlich gehen' (to walk leisurely), 'gemächlich fahren' (to drive/travel leisurely).
EXAMPLE
Die Kutsche bewegte sich in gemächlichem Tempo durch die Altstadt.
The carriage moved at a leisurely pace through the old town.
Compare with
gemächlich vs langsam
slow
Langsam and gemächlich can both describe movement at a slow pace. Langsam is neutral and can also be caused by an obstacle. Gemächlich additionally conveys calmness, relaxation, and a lack of urgency.
gemächlich
Ohne Zeitdruck geht Paul gemächlich durch den Park.
With no time pressure, Paul walks leisurely through the park.
langsam
Wegen seiner Verletzung geht Paul langsam durch den Park.
Because of his injury, Paul walks slowly through the park.
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