mabanayad
gentle or moderate
From root: banayad
Usage Note
Mabanayad is commonly used to describe a calm breeze or a person's soft and steady way of speaking.
Examples
" Mabanayad ang hangin ngayon. "
Natural Translation
The wind is gentle today.
Literal Translation
Gentle the wind now.
" Ang ihip ng hangin ay mabanayad. "
Natural Translation
The breeze is gentle.
Literal Translation
The blow of wind is gentle.
" Mabanayad ang pananalita ng guro kaya kahit ang pinakamakulit na estudyante ay tahimik na nakikinig sa kanya. "
Natural Translation
The teacher's manner of speaking is so gentle that even the most unruly student listens to her quietly.
Literal Translation
Gentle the speech of teacher so even the most-unruly student is quiet listening to her.
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