"slower and slower" in Indonesian
Definition
Menggambarkan sesuatu yang secara bertahap melambat seiring waktu, artinya bergerak makin lambat sedikit demi sedikit.
Usage Notes (Indonesian)
Ungkapan ini informal, dipakai dengan kata kerja seperti 'go', 'move', 'get', 'become', dan digunakan untuk perubahan bertahap, bukan mendadak. Hindari mengatakan 'more slow and more slow'.
Examples
The car moved slower and slower until it stopped.
Mobil bergerak **semakin lama semakin lambat** sampai akhirnya berhenti.
The music got slower and slower as the dance ended.
Musiknya **semakin lama semakin lambat** saat tarian selesai.
He spoke slower and slower, so everyone could understand.
Dia bicara **semakin lama semakin lambat** supaya semua orang mengerti.
My computer's been getting slower and slower these days — maybe it needs a cleanup.
Komputerku akhir-akhir ini **semakin lama semakin lambat** — mungkin perlu dibersihkan.
As we climbed the hill, our steps became slower and slower.
Saat kita mendaki bukit, langkah kita **semakin lama semakin lambat**.
Traffic in the city always gets slower and slower during rush hour.
Lalu lintas di kota selalu **semakin lama semakin lambat** saat jam sibuk.