No. 10,892 in German
sanfte
Gentle, soft.
In a sentence
Die sanfte Brise kühlte unser Gesicht.
The gentle breeze cooled our faces.
In this sentence, 'sanfte' is used as an adjective modifying 'Brise' to describe its light and mild nature.
Ihr sanftes Lächeln beruhigte die Stimmung.
Her gentle smile calmed the atmosphere.
'Sanftes' is an adjective here describing 'Lächeln,' indicating the kind and soft appearance of the smile.
Er sprach mit einer sanften Stimme, die beruhigend wirkte.
He spoke with a gentle voice, which had a calming effect.
In this case, 'sanften' is an adjective modifying 'Stimme,' reflecting its soothing and tender tone.
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