softly

ˈsɑːftli
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Translation of softly into German

Adverb

1.

quietly

in a quiet, gentle manner
  • She spoke softly to avoid waking the baby..Sie sprach leise, um das Baby nicht zu wecken
2.

gently

with a soft or light texture or touch
  • He touched her arm softly, reassuring her..Er berührte ihren Arm sanft, um sie zu beruhigen
3.

music

TECH.
as a musical direction to play quietly
TECH.
  • The pianist played the piece softly.Der Pianist spielte das Stück leise.
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Expressions with softly: examples in English and translations in German

berührt mich zutiefst
The song is killing me softly with its lyrics.
behutsam
vorsichtig
He handled the situation softly softly to avoid conflict.
leise auftreten
He tread softly to avoid waking the baby.
kichern
schmunzeln
She laughed softly at the baby's antics.
sehr sanft
ganz sanft
He touched the fragile vase very softly.
vorsichtige Methode
The team adopted a softly-softly approach to negotiate with the stakeholders..

Synonyms and analogies of softly in English

Examples of softly in a sentence

  • The wind blew softly through the trees.
  • She spoke softly to avoid waking the baby.
  • The breeze blew softly through the open window.
  • The orchestra played the symphony softly.
  • She sang the lullaby softly to the baby.

Translations of "softly" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Adverb
sanftadv.

The old piano played softly, filling the room with nostalgia.

Das alte Klavier erklang sanft und erfüllte den Raum mit Nostalgie.

leiseadv.

The kicked puppy whimpered softly, seeking comfort from its owner.

Der getretene Welpe wimmerte leise und suchte Trost bei seinem Besitzer.

weichadv.

The dropped phone landed softly on the grass, preventing any damage.

Das heruntergefallene Handy landete weich auf dem Gras und blieb unbeschädigt.

leichtadv.

After dinner, we sat outside as it began to spit softly.

Nach dem Abendessen saßen wir draußen, als es anfing, leicht zu nieseln.

zartadv.

The nightingale sang softly, filling the garden with its melody.

Die Nachtigall sang zart und erfüllte den Garten mit ihrer Melodie.

Adjective
sanfteadj.

She gestured softly, trying to comfort her friend after the loss.

Sie machte sanfte Gesten, um ihre Freundin nach dem Verlust zu trösten.

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softly: Examples and translations in context

He softly stroked the picture frame, admiring the photo inside.

Sanft fuhr er über den Bilderrahmen und bewunderte das Foto darin.

He pressed the doorbell, and the bells chimed softly from inside.

Er klingelte, und von drinnen ertönte sanft die Türglocke.

The dove cooed softly as it perched on the branch.

Die Taube gurrte sanft, während sie auf dem Ast saß.

Her milky skin glowed softly under the dim lights of the room.

Ihre helle Haut schimmerte sanft im gedämpften Licht des Raumes.

Under the milky sky, the stars twinkled softly, barely visible.

Unter dem verhangenen Himmel funkelten die Sterne sanft, kaum sichtbar.

Doves often bill softly to communicate their feelings to one another.

Tauben schnäbeln oft sanft, um ihre Gefühle füreinander auszudrücken.

The baby slept serenely, breathing softly in the quiet room.

Das Baby schlief gelassen und atmete sanft in dem leisen Raum.

The rain started softly but increased in intensity by the minute.

Der Regen begann sanft, nahm aber rasch an Intensität zu.

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