sachte

gently; softly

Word details

German meaning
Sanft, vorsichtig, nicht stark oder heftig.
English meaning
Gently
Synonym
vorsichtig, sanft
German example
Er berührte sie sachte an der Schulter.
English example
He touched her gently on the shoulder.
Comparative
sachterSuperlative: am sachtesten

Example sentences with “sachte”

  1. Er legte das Baby sachte hin. (He laid the baby down gently.)

Frequently asked questions

Is it the same as 'sacht'?

Yes, 'sachte' is a common adverbial form.