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soft

soft

Meaning of soft

English

not hard, easy to press and nice to touch, e.g. a pillow

Deutsch

angenehm anzufassen, leicht nachgebend

soft

Pronunciation

British English
/sɒft/
American English
/sɔft/

soft with German translation

soft usage examples

🇬🇧English→🇩🇪German

The pillow is soft.

Das Kissen ist weich.

🇬🇧English→🇩🇪German

The blanket feels soft.

Die Decke fühlt sich weich an.

soft synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between soft, fluffy, squishy, silky, velvety, plush, and supple

fluffy
🇬🇧English

Light and soft, like fur or clouds

A2often

ENThe towel was fluffy and absorbent.

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S
🇬🇧English
squishy

Informal: soft and squeezable

B1often

ENThe mud was squishy under our boots.

🇬🇧English

Soft and smooth like silk

B2often

ENHer hair looked silky after the treatment.

V
🇬🇧English
velvety

Soft like velvet

B2rare word

ENThe cake had a velvety chocolate frosting.

P
🇬🇧English
plush

Thick and soft, often luxurious

B1rare word

ENThey sat on a plush sofa in the lounge.

S
🇬🇧English
supple

Soft and bending easily: leather, skin

B2rare word

ENThe dancer's movements were supple and controlled.

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What does soft mean?

not hard, easy to press and nice to touch, e.g. a pillow

How do you pronounce soft?

soft is pronounced /sɒft/.

How is soft used in a sentence?

Das Kissen ist weich. Translation: The pillow is soft.

Is soft part of Adjectives vocabulary?

Yes, soft can be learned in the Adjectives topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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