softness

ˈsɒftnəs
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Translation of softness into German

Noun

1.

texture

lack of physical hardness or firmness in texture
  • The softness of the pillow made it comfortable.Die Weichheit des Kissens machte es bequem.
2.

emotion

tenderness or compassion
  • His softness towards animals is well-known..Seine Zärtlichkeit gegenüber Tieren ist wohlbekannt
3.

leniency

tendency to be lenient and forgiving
  • Her softness in judgment was well-known.Ihre Nachsicht im Urteil war wohlbekannt.
4.

audio tone

sound quality that is gentle and not loud
  • The softness of her voice was soothing.Die Sanftheit ihrer Stimme war beruhigend.
5.

economy

state of economic decline or weakness
Konjunkturschwäche Marktschwäche
  • The market's softness worried investors.Die Konjunkturschwäche am Markt beunruhigte die Anleger.
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Expressions with softness: examples in English and translations in German

Beschränktheit
Dummheit
His decisions show a certain softness in the head.

Synonyms and analogies of softness in English

Examples of softness in a sentence

  • We appreciated the pillow's softness during testing.
  • She showed softness when dealing with the frightened child.
  • The softness in his voice was comforting.
  • His softness towards his children often led to chaos.
  • The judge's softness was criticized by the media.
  • The softness of the music created a calming atmosphere.

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

Noun
dieWeichheitnf.

They selected carded fibers for the softness required in baby blankets.

Sie wählten gekämmte Fasern für die benötigte Weichheit in Babydecken aus.

dieGeschmeidigkeitnf.

With an instant effect for more shine, elasticity and softness.

Mit Sofort-Effekt für ein Mehr an Glanz, Elastizität und Geschmeidigkeit.

dieSanftheitnf.

Her voice was ethereal, haunting the empty halls with its softness.

Ihre Stimme klang ätherisch und erfüllte die leeren Hallen mit ihrer Sanftheit.

dieZartheitnf.

A velvety softness that renders the composition even more delicious.

Eine samtige Zartheit, die der Komposition noch mehr Faszination verleiht.

Nachgiebigkeitn.

It is particularly suitable for applications where softness and elongation are required.

Sie ist besonders geeignet, wenn Nachgiebigkeit und Dehnfähigkeit gefordert sind.

dieMildenf.

Good body and nice acidity and softness.

Mit gutem Körper, Säure und angenehmer Milde.

dieSchwächenf.

For softness is great and strength is worthless.

Denn die Schwäche ist groß, und die Stärke ist nichtig.

dieSanftmutnf.

It is also closely associated with sensuality and softness, security and love.

Sinnlichkeit und Sanftmut, Geborgenheit und Liebe siedeln in seiner nächsten Nähe.

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Other translations for softness:

  • Feinheitnf.
  • Weichgriffnm.
  • Glättenf.
  • Seidigkeitnf.
  • Verweichlichungnf.

softness: Examples and translations in context

The teasel's purpose is to enhance the fabric's softness.

Zweck der Karde ist es, die Weichheit des Stoffes zu verbessern.

She preferred the fine-grained fabric for its softness against her skin.

Sie bevorzugte den feinfaserigen Stoff wegen seiner Weichheit auf der Haut.

She hugged the teddy bear steadfastly, finding comfort in its softness.

Sie umarmte den Teddybär fest und fand Trost in seiner Weichheit.

The distinguishing quality of this fabric is its softness and durability.

Die besondere Qualität dieses Stoffes liegt in seiner Weichheit und Haltbarkeit.

I ran my hand over the nap of the fabric, appreciating its softness.

Ich strich mit der Hand über den Flor des Stoffes und genoss seine Weichheit.

The softness of camel hair makes it desirable for high-quality knitwear.

Die Weichheit von Kamelhaar macht es begehrt für hochwertige Strickwaren.

I always add a dryer sheet to my laundry for extra softness.

Ich gebe immer ein Trocknertuch zu meiner Wäsche für extra Weichheit.

He brushed his fingers over the lamb's ears, amazed at their velvety softness.

Er strich mit den Fingern über das Eselsohr und staunte über seine samtige Weichheit.

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