kabanayaran
gentleness or moderation
From root: banayad
Usage Note
Kabanayaran refers to the state or quality of being smooth and steady in pace or action.
Examples
" Mahalaga ang kabanayaran. "
Natural Translation
Moderation is important.
Literal Translation
Important the moderation.
" Kailangan natin ng kabanayaran sa buhay. "
Natural Translation
We need moderation in life.
Literal Translation
Need we of moderation in life.
" Sa kabila ng presyon sa trabaho, pinanatili niya ang kabanayaran upang hindi siya mapagod nang husto. "
Natural Translation
Despite the pressure at work, she kept a steady, measured pace so she wouldn't tire herself out too much.
Literal Translation
In spite of-the pressure at work, maintained she the steadiness so-that not she gets-tired so much.
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