From root: dahan
Usage Note
Marahan is used to describe a soft sound or a gentle movement. An example is marahang tinig for a soft voice.
Examples
" Marahan ang kanyang paghakbang. "
Natural Translation
His steps are gentle.
Literal Translation
Gentle the his stepping.
" Marahan ang boses ng nanay. "
Natural Translation
Mother's voice is soft.
Literal Translation
Soft the voice of mother.
" Marahan ang paghawak ng nars sa kamay ng matanda upang hindi ito maramdamang nasasaktan habang isinasagawa ang gamutan. "
Natural Translation
The nurse's hold on the elderly man's hand was gentle so he wouldn't feel hurt while the treatment was being done.
Literal Translation
Gentle the holding of-the nurse on hand of-the old-person so not this feel hurt while being-done the treatment.
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