langsam

slow (taking a long time to move or travel; not happening in a short time)

"Schnecken sind sehr langsam."

slowly (at a slow pace), gradually, carefully

"Das Auto fährt langsam."

it's getting to the point where; just about; used to indicate that an event or evaluation may not have fully come about yet, but is approaching that point.

"Wir werden uns langsam auf den Weg machen."