Bahasa Melayu

pelan

Bahasa Melayu

English

slowly, gently, steadily

In a slow or careful way.

ڤلن

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Dia berjalan pelan di sepanjang lorong.

    He walked slowly along the corridor.

  2. Air sungai itu mengalir pelan pada waktu petang.

    The river water flowed slowly in the evening.

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pelan

Pelan is used as an adverb meaning slowly or gently.

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.