banayad
banáyad with stress marks
gentle; moderate
Usage Note
Banayad describes actions or sensations that are calm, steady, and smooth, such as a gentle breeze or a moderate way of speaking. It conveys a sense of controlled and deliberate motion without any harshness or haste.
Examples
" Banayad ang ihip ng hangin. "
Natural Translation
The blowing of the wind is gentle.
Literal Translation
Gentle the blowing of wind.
" Gusto ko ang banayad na musika. "
Natural Translation
I like gentle music.
Literal Translation
Want I the gentle [linker] music.
" Sa kabila ng init ng usapan, banayad pa rin ang kaniyang tinig kaya napakalma niya ang lahat ng naroroon. "
Natural Translation
Despite the heated conversation, his voice remained gentle, so he managed to calm everyone who was there.
Literal Translation
Despite the heat of conversation, gentle still the his voice so calmed he all that present.
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