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Weiche Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Weiche" is mainly used as adjective meaning "soft", "smooth" or "tender". It is also used as noun.
Essential properties of "Weiche"
Its most important properties are:
Properties as Noun
- Gender: feminine
- Singular: die Weiche
- Plural: die Weichen
Meanings of "Weiche" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "Soft or smooth in texture"
"Weiche", when used with this meaning, acts as adjective.
- Definition: "That has a soft or smooth texture."
- Translation(s): soft, smooth, tender
- Synonym(s): sanft, zart
- Antonym(s): hart, fest
- Related word(s): weichlich, Weichheit
📝 Some usage examples:
- Der weiche Teppich fühlt sich angenehm an.
- Ich bevorzuge weiche Kissen zum Schlafen.
- Das Brot ist innen weich und außen knusprig.
2.) "Railway switch/turnout"
"Weiche", when used with this meaning, acts as noun.
- Definition: "A railway device that allows changing tracks."
- Translation(s): switch, turnout, points (UK)
- Synonym(s): Gleiswechsel, Schiene
- Related word(s): Weichensteller, Weichenbau
📝 Some usage examples:
- Der Zug fährt über die Weiche auf das andere Gleis.
- Die Weiche muss regelmäßig gewartet werden.
- Ein Defekt an der Weiche verursachte Verspätungen.