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malambot

soft

adjective ma-lam-BOT DERIVED Less Common
Illustration of "malambot" (soft)

From root: lambot

Usage Note

Malambot is a ma- adjective from lambot describing physical softness or pliability of textures, from freshly cooked rice and bread to pillows and fabrics. It also extends metaphorically to describe a gentle or tender disposition in people, bridging the sensory and the emotional.

Examples

Beginner

" Malambot ang unan. "

Natural Translation

The pillow is soft.

Literal Translation

Soft the pillow.

Intermediate

" Malambot ang kama na binili namin. "

Natural Translation

The bed we bought is soft.

Literal Translation

Soft the bed that bought we.

Advanced

" Bukod sa malambot ang kanyang boses, may malambot din siyang puso sa mga taong nangangailangan. "

Natural Translation

Besides having a soft voice, she also has a tender heart for people in need.

Literal Translation

Aside from soft the her voice, has soft also she heart for the people needing.

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