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Meaning of malla | Babel Free

Verb CEFR B1

Definitions

  1. to simmer (cook at a low heat)
  2. to let something sit (to slowly do its work)
    informal
  3. to let something sit and not be worked on
    figuratively, informal

Examples

“Leyfðu sósunni bara að malla.”

Just let the sauce to simmer a bit.

“Stífluhreinsirinn verður aðeins að fá að malla.”

The drain cleaner has to sit for a bit.

“Tillagan hefur verið látin malla í einhverjum nefndum í mörg ár.”

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.

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