Gentle

"Gentle" in Finnish

hellävarainen

(soft and mild rather than hard or severe)

herttainen

(tender and amiable)

kiltti

(tender and amiable)

leppoisa

(docile and easily managed)

leuto

(soft and mild rather than hard or severe)

loiva

(gradual rather than steep or sudden)

vähittäinen

(gradual rather than steep or sudden)

ystävällinen

(polite and respectful rather than rude)

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