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sanft

gentle

Meaning of sanft

Deutsch

freundlich, mild und nicht grob

English

kind, mild, and not rough

gentle

Pronunciation

German
/zantft/

sanft with English translation

sanft usage examples

🇩🇪German→🇬🇧English

Die Lehrerin sprach mit sanfter Stimme.

The teacher spoke in a gentle voice.

🇩🇪German→🇬🇧English

Meine Oma ist sehr sanft.

My grandma is very gentle.

sanft synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between sanft, mild, sanftmütig, zart, vorsichtig, freundlich, and leise

mild
🇩🇪German

soft, not strong or harsh; used for taste, weather, effect, or behavior

A1very often
S
🇩🇪German
sanftmütig

mild-tempered, gentle in character; more bookish and describes a calm, non-aggressive nature

A1rare word
Z
🇩🇪German
zart

tender, delicate, thin, or soft; used for skin, fabric, taste, or careful handling

A1often
V
🇩🇪German
vorsichtig

careful and cautious; describes gentle, careful actions rather than softness as a quality

A1very often

Advanced: broader words

F
🇩🇪German
freundlich

kind and pleasant in behavior, especially about people; not about physical softness

A1very often
L
🇩🇪German
leise

quiet or low in volume; used for sound, voice, or movement, not for softness of character

A1very often

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What does sanft mean?

kind, mild, and not rough

How do you pronounce sanft?

sanft is pronounced [zantft].

How is sanft used in a sentence?

The teacher spoke in a gentle voice. Translation: Die Lehrerin sprach mit sanfter Stimme.

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