Bahasa Melayu
buai
English
rocking, swinging
To move gently back and forth, or up and down, like a swing or cradle.
بواي
Examples
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Ibunya buai bayi itu hingga tidur.
His mother rocked the baby until he fell asleep.
Daun-daun itu buai ditiup angin.
The leaves swayed in the wind.
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buai
It means to move gently back and forth.
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