Meaning 1neutral · 82%
Kind and careful, or mild and pleasant in its effect.
Natural examples
Die Ärztin sprach mit sanfter Stimme mit dem Kind.
The doctor spoke to the child in a gentle voice.
Ein sanfter Wind kühlte die Luft am Abend.
A gentle breeze cooled the air in the evening.
Der Weg steigt in sanften Kurven zum Aussichtspunkt an.
The path climbs in gentle curves to the viewpoint.
Usage note
sanft is gradable: sanfter, am sanftesten. It describes people, touch, voices, light, wind, and gradual slopes.
Mini-lesson: sanft
Kind and careful, or mild and pleasant in its effect. sanft is gradable: sanfter, am sanftesten. It describes people, touch, voices, light, wind, and gradual slopes.
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