No. 6,281 in German
dolce
The German word "dolce" is not native to German; it is borrowed from Italian, meaning "sweet" or "soft."
In a sentence
Die italienische Musik hatte ein Gefühl von 'dolce' Melodie.
The Italian music had a feeling of 'sweet' melody.
Used as an adjective borrowed from Italian to convey sweetness or gentleness.
Im Konzert spielte der Pianist 'dolce', was die Emotionen verstärkte.
In the concert, the pianist played 'softly', enhancing the emotions.
Used as a musical directive meaning to play softly or gently.
Der Ausdruck ‚dolce vita‘ ruft Bilder von Genuss und Lebensfreude hervor.
The expression 'dolce vita' evokes images of indulgence and zest for life.
Used as a term from Italian meaning 'sweet life', referring to an enjoyable lifestyle.
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