Hindi · Adjectives
धीमा
dhima
Slow
Beginneradjective
Definition
Moving or happening without speed.
Example
कृपया धीमा बोलिए।
Please speak slowly.
Etymology
'धीमा' (dhima) derives from the Sanskrit 'मंद' (manda), meaning slow or sluggish. Its meaning has been preserved through time while reflecting intensity.
How & Where It’s Used
'धीमा' is commonly found in spoken and written Hindi, applicable across both formal and informal contexts throughout India.
Literary Heritage
More commonly spoken in colloquial terms; less frequent in literary contexts but can appear metaphorically in poetry.