agavaivai

ah-ngah-vai-VAI /aɳavai'vai/

Definitions

adjective

  1. mild, gentle

verb

  1. to be gentle.

Example Sentences

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Samoan

  • E agavaivai le teine i tama'i moa
  • Ua lauiloa o ia i le agavaivai.

English

  • The girl is tender with the little chickens.
  • He is known for his gentleness.

Source & Etymology

Rev. Pratt Dictionary Reference
AGAVAIVAI, a. mild, gentle.
AGAVAIVAI, v. to be gentle.