From root: banayad
Usage Note
Pabanayad indicates doing an action in a gradual or soft manner, such as slowing down a vehicle or speaking more softly.
Examples
" Pabanayad kang magsalita. "
Natural Translation
Speak gently.
Literal Translation
Gently you speak.
" Pabanayad mong ilapag ang baso. "
Natural Translation
Gently set the glass down.
Literal Translation
Gently you set-down the glass.
" Habang papalapit kami sa ospital, pabanayad niyang pinatakbo ang sasakyan upang hindi magising ang natutulog na sanggol. "
Natural Translation
As we got closer to the hospital, he drove the car slowly so the sleeping baby wouldn't wake up.
Literal Translation
While approaching we to hospital, gently he drove the vehicle so-that not wake-up the sleeping baby.
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