zart
tender · soft · delicate
Sehr weich und fein, nicht hart oder grob.
The German word "zart" is an adjective meaning "tender" or "delicate". It is used to describe something that is soft, gentle, or fragile. "Zart" can refer to physical characteristics, such as tender meat or delicate fabric, as well as sensitivities or subtleties in a broader context.
Some similar words in German are:
- "weich" (soft)
- "sanft" (gentle)
- "empfindlich" (sensitive)
Differences:
- "Weich" specifically refers to the physical softness of an object, like a pillow or fabric, whereas "zart" often implies a more nuanced tenderness or delicateness.
- "Sanft" connotes a soothing or gentle nature, often in terms of actions or behaviors, such as a gentle touch, whereas "zart" suggests a more inherent fragility or delicacy.
- "Empfindlich" means sensitive and is associated more with reactions and susceptibility to external factors, rather than the inherent texture or nature implied by "zart".
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Examples
Das Steak ist zart.adjective
The steak is tender.
Ihre Haut fühlt sich zart an.adjective
Her skin feels soft.
Der Stoff ist zart und leicht.adjective
The fabric is delicate and light.
Die Künstlerin malte zarte Striche auf das Papier.adjective
The artist painted delicate strokes on the paper.
Am Baum wachsen die ersten zarten Blätter.adjective
The first delicate leaves are growing on the tree.
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