A1 adjective Neutral #3,303 am häufigsten

soft

/sɒft/

Describes something that is easy to press, fold, or shape and is not hard or firm. It can also describe sounds that are quiet or light that is gentle and not too bright.

Beispiele

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1

This pillow is very soft and helps me sleep well.

This cushion is very comfortable and not hard, helping me rest.

2

The manager took a soft approach when giving feedback to the new intern.

The supervisor used a gentle and kind method to provide advice to the beginner.

3

I love your soft sweater; where did you buy it?

I like your fluffy and smooth clothing; which shop is it from?

Wortfamilie

Nomen
softness
Verb
soften
Adverb
softly
Adjektiv
soft
Verwandt
softener
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Merkhilfe

Think of a 'Soft Sofa'—both words start with 'S' and sofas are designed to be soft.

Schnelles Quiz

The cat's fur is very ____ and nice to touch.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: soft

Beispiele

1

This pillow is very soft and helps me sleep well.

everyday

This cushion is very comfortable and not hard, helping me rest.

2

The manager took a soft approach when giving feedback to the new intern.

formal

The supervisor used a gentle and kind method to provide advice to the beginner.

3

I love your soft sweater; where did you buy it?

informal

I like your fluffy and smooth clothing; which shop is it from?

4

The study analyzed the soft tissues of the specimen.

academic

The research looked at the flexible parts of the biological sample.

5

We need to use soft colors for the website's background to make it professional.

business

We should use gentle and pale colors for the site to ensure a professional look.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
softness
Verb
soften
Adverb
softly
Adjektiv
soft
Verwandt
softener

Häufige Kollokationen

soft voice a quiet and gentle way of speaking
soft drink a cold, non-alcoholic beverage with bubbles
soft music relaxing and quiet songs
soft light illumination that is not too bright or harsh
soft pillow a comfortable head support for sleeping

Häufige Phrasen

soft spot for

to have a special liking or affection for someone or something

soft touch

a person who is easily convinced to give money or help

soft landing

a situation where a difficult process ends without a major problem

Wird oft verwechselt mit

soft vs smooth

'Soft' refers to how easily something yields to pressure, while 'smooth' refers to a surface without bumps.

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Nutzungshinweise

Use 'soft' to describe physical objects that are pleasant to touch, like blankets or fur. It can also describe non-physical things like a person's heart or a gentle sound.

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Häufige Fehler

Learners sometimes use 'soft' to mean 'weak' in a negative sense, but 'soft' is usually positive or neutral unless referring to a lack of discipline.

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Merkhilfe

Think of a 'Soft Sofa'—both words start with 'S' and sofas are designed to be soft.

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Wortherkunft

From the Old English 'sōfte', which meant 'gentle, mild, or easy'.

Grammatikmuster

Used as an attributive adjective before nouns (e.g., soft bed). Used as a predicative adjective after linking verbs (e.g., The fur feels soft). Degrees of comparison: soft, softer, the softest.
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Kultureller Kontext

In modern English-speaking workplaces, 'soft skills' refers to interpersonal abilities like communication and empathy.

Schnelles Quiz

The cat's fur is very ____ and nice to touch.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: soft

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