Bahasa Melayu
perlahan
English
slowly, softly, gently
In a slow, soft, or gentle way.
ڤرلاهن
Examples
Contoh ayat
Dia berjalan perlahan di tepi sungai.
He walked slowly by the river.
Ibu bercakap perlahan supaya bayi itu tidur.
Mother spoke softly so the baby would sleep.
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perlahan
Used for movement or speech done in a slow or soft way.
Word family
Common derived forms
- memperlahankan
- to slow down; to soften.
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