weich
soft
The German word 'weich' is used to describe something that is soft, pliable, or not hard. It can refer to a physical property of an object, such as the softness of a pillow, or a more abstract quality, such as the softness of a person's voice. In German, 'weich' is also used in phrases such as 'weich fallen' (to land softly) or 'weich gekocht' (cooked until soft).
Example sentences using: weich
Dieses Brot ist sehr weich.
This bread is very soft.
In this sentence, 'weich' is used to describe the texture or consistency of the bread. In German, adjectives such as 'weich' agree with the noun they describe in gender, number, and case.
Bitte sprechen Sie weich.
Please speak softly.
Here, 'weich' is used to describe the manner in which one should speak. In German, the imperative is used to give orders or instructions. The verb comes first in imperative sentences, followed by the subject and any other elements.
Das Wasser macht die Wäsche weich.
The water softens the laundry.
In this example, 'weich' is used to describe the effect of the water on the laundry. It is used as a predicate adjective, which means it is part of the predicate of a sentence and describes the subject.