sacht

gentle; soft; slow

English translations

  1. 01

    gently

  2. 02

    softly

  3. 03

    quietly

Word details

German meaning
Leise, vorsichtig und behutsam.
English meaning
gentle
Synonym
vorsichtig, behutsam
German example
Er ging sacht mit der alten Dame um.
English example
He was gentle with the old lady.
Comparative
sachterSuperlative: am sachtesten

Example sentences with “sacht”

  1. Ein sachtes Klopfen an der Tür. (A gentle knock at the door.)

Frequently asked questions

Is it an adverb or adjective?

It can be both.