ADJECTIVE
sanft/zanft/gentle; soft; mild
sanft is a German adjective that means gentle, soft, or mild. It is pronounced /zanft/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "sanfter" and "sanftesten".
Definitions
1.gentle; mild in behavior, voice, or approach(character, manner)
a.showing kindness or softness
Sie sprach mit sanfter Stimme zu ihrem Kind.—She spoke to her child with a gentle voice.
2.soft or light, not harsh(touch, motion)
a.with little pressure or force
Eine sanfte Brise wehte durch das Fenster.—A gentle breeze blew through the window.
3.not strong, mild (especially wind, slope, weather)(natural phenomena)
a.not steep or intense
Der Hügel hat eine sanfte Steigung.—The hill has a gentle slope.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | sanft |
|---|---|
| Comparative | sanfter |
| Superlative | sanftesten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "sanft" mean in English?
- "sanft" means gentle, soft, or mild. It is a German adjective.
- How do you pronounce "sanft"?
- "sanft" is pronounced /zanft/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What are the comparative and superlative of "sanft"?
- The comparative of "sanft" is "sanfter" and the superlative is "sanftesten".
- What part of speech is "sanft"?
- "sanft" is a adjective in German.
