No. 15,060 in German
soft
The German word "soft" means "soft" or "gentle" in English.
In a sentence
Der Stoff fühlt sich weich an.
The fabric feels soft.
Here, 'weich' is used as a descriptive adjective to describe the tactile quality of the fabric.
Er sprach mit einer weichen Stimme.
He spoke with a soft voice.
In this usage, 'weichen' describes the gentle or mild quality of the voice, indicating its auditory characteristic.
Das Licht der Lampe war weich und angenehm.
The lamp's light was soft and pleasant.
Here, 'weich' characterizes the intensity and diffusion of the light emitted by the lamp, emphasizing its soothing quality.
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