perlahan

Indonesian

Etymology

Inherited from Malay perlahan, ultimately from Proto-Mon-Khmer [Term?].

Adjective

perlahan

  1. slow (not quick in motion)

Adverb

perlahan

  1. slowly

Malay

Alternative forms

Etymology

Ultimately from Proto-Mon-Khmer [Term?].

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): [pə(r).la.han]
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  • Rhymes: -han, -an
  • Hyphenation: per‧la‧han

Adjective

perlahan (Jawi spelling ڤرلاهن)

  1. Not fast; slow.
    Kereta ini terlalu perlahan untuk saya.
    This car is too slow for me.
  2. Not loud; quiet.
    Tak cukup perlahan TV tu.
    That TV isn't quiet enough.

Affixations

  • perlahan jalan (“slow march”)
  • perlahankan (“to make slow; to make quiet”)

Adverb

perlahan (Jawi spelling ڤرلاهن, also used in the form perlahan-perlahan)

  1. At a slow pace; slowly.
    Makan perlahan.
    Eat slowly.
  2. With a quiet voice; quietly.
    Minta cakap perlahan sikit, boleh?
    Can you talk a bit more quietly, please?
  3. With not that much effort; gently.
    Walaupun jarum itu ditarik keluar perlahan, Adam masih lagi rasa pedihnya.
    Even though that pin was pulled out gently, Adam still felt the pain.

Descendants

  • > Indonesian: perlahan (inherited)

Further reading

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