ADJECTIVE
zart/t͡saːɐ̯t/tender; delicate; gentle
zart is a German adjective that means tender, delicate, or gentle. It is pronounced /t͡saːɐ̯t/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "zarter" and "zartesten".
Definitions
1.soft or easily broken; not tough(texture, touch)
a.having a soft, fine texture (food, objects)
Das Fleisch ist besonders zart und saftig.—The meat is especially tender and juicy.
2.gentle or sensitive in manner or emotion(character, feeling)
a.showing sensitivity or gentleness
Sie sprach mit einer zarten Stimme.—She spoke with a gentle voice.
3.delicate, fine, or fragile in form(appearance, growth)
a.having a fine or fragile look (plants, colors, skin)
Im Frühling sprießen zarte Blätter an den Bäumen.—In spring, delicate leaves sprout on the trees.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | zart |
|---|---|
| Comparative | zarter |
| Superlative | zartesten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "zart" mean in English?
- "zart" means tender, delicate, or gentle. It is a German adjective.
- How do you pronounce "zart"?
- "zart" is pronounced /t͡saːɐ̯t/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What are the comparative and superlative of "zart"?
- The comparative of "zart" is "zarter" and the superlative is "zartesten".
- What part of speech is "zart"?
- "zart" is a adjective in German.
