Nicht so schnell
Example: Bitte fahr nicht so schnell auf der Straße.
Definition
"Nicht so schnell" is a German phrase meaning 'not so fast,' used to advise someone to reduce their speed or pace, often for safety or caution, as in 'Bitte fahr nicht so schnell auf der Straße' which means 'Please don't drive so fast on the street.'
Etymology
The phrase "nicht so schnell" combines the German words "nicht" meaning 'not,' "so" meaning 'so' or 'that,' and "schnell" meaning 'fast.' Each word has Germanic roots, with "schnell" tracing back to Old High German 'snel.' Did you know? This phrase is a simple yet effective way to express caution in everyday German.
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