Sanft Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Sanft" is mainly used as adjective meaning "soft", "gentle" or "tender". It is also used as adverb.

Essential properties of "sanft"

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Meanings of "sanft" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Soft, delicate, tender, not rough or violent"

"Sanft", when used with this meaning, acts as adjective.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Sie streichelte sanft über seine Wange.She gently stroked his cheek.
  2. Der Wind wehte sanft durch die Bäume.The wind blew gently through the trees.
  3. Er sprach mit sanfter Stimme zu dem verängstigten Kind.He spoke in a gentle voice to the frightened child.

2.) "In a soft, delicate, or gentle way"

"Sanft", when used with this meaning, acts as adverb.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Bitte geh sanft mit den alten Büchern um.Please handle the old books gently.
  2. Die Mutter wiegte ihr Baby sanft in den Schlaf.The mother gently rocked her baby to sleep.
  3. Er klopfte sanft an die Tür, um niemanden zu erschrecken.He gently knocked on the door so as not to startle anyone.
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