Bengali · Adjectives
ধীর
dhir
Slow
Beginneradjective
Definition
Moving or happening without speed.
Example
আজ ইন্টারনেট খুব ধীর।
The internet is very slow today.
Etymology
The term 'ধীর' (dhir) is derived from the Sanskrit 'धीरा' (dhīrā), meaning 'slow' or 'calm'. This adjective conveys both physical slowness and emotional stability.
How & Where It’s Used
'ধীর' is commonly used in general conversation and written language, applicable in both formal and informal settings.