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soft
 
adj.
 
1.
Def.: mewumel; mahebù
MS: mewumel; mahebù
If something is soft, it changes shape easily when you touch it (e.g., a soft pillow, a ripe mango).
 
adj.
 
2.
Def.: malurung-lurung wey malurek-lurek
MS: malurung-lurung wey malurek-lurek
If something such as skin or hair is soft, it is good to touch because it smooth and moves easily.
 
adj.
 
3.
Def.: kenè ne marahing
MS: kenè ne marahing
A soft sound is not loud
 
adj.
 
4.
Def.: kenè ne malayag
MS: kenè ne malayag
A soft light is not strong and bright.
 
adj.
 
5.
Def.: amana ne buutan, wey kenè egkeupian ne egpakapasakit te lein ne etew.
A soft person is very kind, and doesn't like to hurt people.
Sem.Dom.: GSL0926-0950
Status: ready

Last updated: 06/Apr/2012