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gently in Malay

perlahan

/ˈd͡ʒɛntli/[ˈd͡ʒɛ̃ɾ̃li]

gently in Malay: perlahan. In English, gently means without strong force or quickness: softly, lightly.

Malay words for gently

in a gentle manner
perlahan

English meaning of gently

  1. adverb Without strong force or quickness: softly, lightly.
  2. adverb In a gentle manner; to a gentle degree.
  3. adverb Quietly: without much noise or motion.
  4. adverb From a gentle or high-class family.

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Questions about gently in Malay

What is the meaning of gently in Malay?
Gently in Malay is perlahan.
Apakah maksud gently dalam bahasa Melayu?
Gently: perlahan.
What does gently mean in English?
Gently means without strong force or quickness: softly, lightly.

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