weich
Translation
soft, tender, mellow
Examples
Das Kissen ist sehr weich.
The cushion is very soft.
Das Fleisch ist weich gekocht.
The meat is cooked until tender.
Sie hat ein weiches Herz.
She has a soft heart.
Grammar Patterns
as a predicate: to be soft Das Kissen ist weich.
as an attribute: a soft ... ein weiches Bett
Similar Words
Synonyms: zart, sanft; Antonyms: hart, fest
Etymology
From Old High German 'weih' (weak, yielding), related to English 'weak'.
Memory Tips
Think of something 'weak' that bends easily, hence it's 'soft'.