butterweich
soft as butter; very soft; tender
English translations
- 01
soft as butter
- 02
buttery soft
Word details
- German meaning
- Extrem weich, so weich wie Butter.
- English meaning
- buttery soft
- Synonym
- sehr weich
- German example
- Das Fleisch war butterweich und zerging auf der Zunge.
- English example
- The meat was buttery soft and melted in your mouth.
Related words
- windelweich
Soft as a diaper
Example sentences with “butterweich”
Das Fleisch war butterweich gekocht. (The meat was cooked until tender.)
Frequently asked questions
What does the German prefix 'butter-' imply in 'butterweich'?
In German, 'butter-' is often used as a prefix to emphasize extreme softness or smoothness, similar to using 'as butter' in English.