Ich brauche mehr Zeit, weil ich langsam lese.

I need more time, because I read slowly.

Breakdown of Ich brauche mehr Zeit, weil ich langsam lese.

• ich: I
• brauchen: to need
• lesen: to read
• die Zeit: the time
• mehr: more
• weil: because
• langsam: slowly

Questions & Answers about Ich brauche mehr Zeit, weil ich langsam lese.

Why is "weil" used here instead of another connector like "denn"?

Weil introduces a subordinate clause and places the verb at the end of that clause. Although denn also means "because," it is a coordinating conjunction and does not change the word order in the clause that follows.

Why does the verb "lese" go at the end in the clause "weil ich langsam lese"?

Because weil is a subordinating conjunction, it sends the verb to the end of its clause. The structure is: weil + subject + everything else + verb.

Which tense is being used in "ich brauche" and "ich lese"?

Both brauche and lese are in the present tense. They indicate a current need and a current reading habit.

Could I also say "Ich brauche mehr Zeit, denn ich lese langsam"?

You could, but it shifts the style slightly. Denn doesn't change the word order and sounds more like a coordinating explanation, whereas weil is a subordinating conjunction that implies a direct cause-and-effect.

Why use "langsam" to mean "slowly"? Can I say "Ich lese langsam" in daily conversation?

Yes, langsam is the most common word in German for "slow" or "slowly." Saying Ich lese langsam is perfectly usual and understandable in everyday speech.