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adjective

mjuk

soft

Som känns len och inte hård när man rör vid det.

Definition & meaning

Mjuk means soft. It can describe:

  • Something pleasant to touch or easy to press, such as a pillow.
  • A gentle or mild manner, voice, or approach.
  • Something smooth or gradual rather than abrupt, such as a movement or transition.

Grammar & Word origin

Mjuk is an adjective:

  • Common gender: mjuk
  • Neuter: mjukt
  • Plural and definite form: mjuka
  • Comparative: mjukare
  • Superlative: mjukast

It is a single, non-compound word of Germanic origin.

Synonyms & antonyms

Synonyms

  • len — smooth or soft to the touch, especially without roughness.
  • mild — mild or gentle, often describing a person, voice, or climate.
  • följsam — flexible or yielding, physically or in manner.

Antonyms

  • hård — hard or firm; also harsh in manner.
  • stel — stiff or rigid, emphasizing a lack of flexibility.

Common phrases & collocations

  • mjuk kudde — a soft pillow.
  • mjuk röst — a gentle voice.
  • mjuk övergång — a smooth transition.

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Examples

Katten känns mjuk.adjective

The cat feels soft.

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