soft

• Beschreibt etwas, das nicht hart oder fest ist; nachgiebig beim Anfassen; wird auch verwendet, um eine sanfte oder leise Qualität zu beschreiben.

Describes something that is not hard or firm; yielding to touch; also used to describe a gentle or quiet quality.

1. Not hard or firmA1formal

   Having a texture that is easy to press or shape; yielding to touch.

   Weich

   • The pillow is very soft and comfortable.
   • She prefers a soft mattress for sleeping.
   • The bread is still soft and fresh.

   Synonymedownyimpressionablemalleablepliablespongysquishysuppletendervelvetyyielding

   Antonymefirmhardrigidsolidstiff

2. Gentle or quietA2formal

   Not loud, harsh, or forceful; gentle in sound or manner.

   Sanft oder leise

   • He spoke in a soft voice so as not to wake the baby.
   • The music was soft and relaxing.
   • She gave him a soft smile.

   Synonymefaintgentlehushedlowmildmuffledquietsmoothsubduedtender

   Antonymeforcefulharshloudroughstern

3. Not strict or lenientB1informal

   Not severe or demanding; easygoing.

   Sanft

   • The teacher is too soft on the students.
   • He has a soft approach to discipline.
   • Some parents are soft with their children.

   Synonymeeasygoingforbearinggentleindulgentlaxlenientmercifulpermissive

   Antonymedemandingfirmharshrigorousseveresternstricttoughunyielding

4. Lacking strength or resilienceB1informal

   Weak or not physically strong.

   Schwach

   • After the illness, he felt soft and tired.
   • The athlete was criticized for being soft during the game.
   • She is soft when it comes to lifting heavy weights.

   Synonymedelicatefeeblefrailinfirmpunyweak

   Antonymefirmhardresilientstrongsturdytough

• Adverb, das bedeutet „sanft, leise oder allmählich“. Es beschreibt Handlungen, die mit geringer Kraft, geringem Druck oder geringem Geräusch ausgeführt werden. Die Form ist identisch mit dem Adjektiv und endet nicht auf -lich.

An adverb meaning "in a gentle, quiet, or smooth manner." It is used to describe actions performed with little force, pressure, or noise. The form is identical to the adjective and does not take the -ly ending.

1. Gently or quietlyB1informal

   In a gentle, quiet, or mild manner.

   Sanft oder leise

   • She spoke soft to the crying child.
   • The music played soft in the background.
   • He tread soft so as not to wake the baby.

   Synonymegentlylightlymildlytenderly

   Antonymeharshlyloudlyroughly