sanftes
Translation
gentle, soft, mild
Examples
Das Baby hat ein sanftes Lächeln.
The baby has a gentle smile.
Ich mag sanftes Kerzenlicht.
I like soft candlelight.
Grammar Patterns
((predicative)) to be gentle Be sanft to the animal.
((attributive)) a gentle ... The baby has a sanftes smile.
Similar Words
Synonyms: soft, mild, tender; Antonyms: hard, rough, harsh
Etymology
From Old High German 'semfti', related to the English word 'soft'.
Memory Tips
It sounds a bit like 'soft'. Imagine gently stroking something soft.