gemächlich

Based on: Gemach
Adverb
1.

slowly, unhasting, at a leisure pace

(Sounds a bit low energy and it's only used to describe how people do something. So not really idiomatic for a slow running river.)
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  • Maria spaziert gemächlich durch den Park.
  • Maria strolls leisurely through the park.

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How many meanings does the German word 'gemächlich' have?

gemächlich has 1 distinct meaning: 1. slowly, unhasting, at a leisure pace.

What is 'gemächlich' related to?

The word 'gemächlich' is related to Gemach.

Where can I learn more about 'gemächlich'?

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