Urdu · Adjectives
آہستہ
aahista
Slow; slowly
Beginneradverb
Definition
Without speed; aahista aahista means little by little.
Example
آہستہ بولیے، میں سیکھ رہا ہوں۔
Speak slowly, I am learning.
Etymology
'آہستہ' (aahista) derives from the Middle Indic 'āhista' reflecting a nuanced way to describe slowness in action or manner, retaining its meaning across time.
How & Where It’s Used
'آہستہ' is commonly used in spoken Urdu to suggest gentleness or slow pace, prevalent in both formal and informal contexts.