This is the 2447th most frequent Dutch word.
zachte
Soft.
Here, 'zachte' is used as an adjective to describe the softness of the teddy bear.
Ik hield een zachte teddybeer vast.
I held a soft teddy bear.
In this instance, 'zachte' is metaphorically describing the gentleness of the words.
De zachte woorden van de dichter raakten mijn hart.
The gentle words of the poet touched my heart.
Here, 'zachte' refers to the mildness of the climate, indicating temperate conditions.