sachte

sachter · am sachtesten
Adjective
1.

gentle, gently, careful

(In the sense of handling something with care.)
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  • Sacht öffnete sie die Tür.
  • Softly, she opened the door.
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The families of “weich” and “weichen”

A fun look at "weich", why it means soft and what it has to do with dodging a snowball, soaking beans and changing paths.

Vocab: weich, weichen, die Weiche, ausweichen, einweichen, abweichen

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How many meanings does the German word 'sachte' have?

sachte has 1 distinct meaning: 1. gentle, gently, careful.

What is the comparative and superlative of 'sachte'?

comparative: sachter / superlative: am sachtesten

What is 'sachte' related to?

This is a standalone entry with no parent word listed.

Where can I learn more about 'sachte'?

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The families of “weich” and “weichen”
A fun look at "weich", why it means soft and what it has to do with dodging a snowball, soaking beans and changing paths.
Vocab: weich, weichen, die Weiche, ausweichen, einweichen, abweichen
Read article