How to Say "Soft" in German - How To Say Guide

weich

/vaɪ̯ç/

The German word for soft is weich.

weich is an adjective used to describe something that easily gives way under pressure.

Meaning: easily giving way under pressure (adj)

Which one should you use?

Use weich to describe things that are soft to the touch, such as a pillow. To describe soft sounds or low volume, use the word leise instead.

/vaɪ̯ç/

When describing a 'soft' drink, Germans do not use weich but instead use the term Alkoholfrei or simply refer to it as a Softdrink, borrowing the English term.
The German word weich is a distant relative of the English word 'weak'. While they mean different things now, they both originally shared a root meaning 'soft' or 'tender'.
In German, a 'soft' person described as ein weicher Charakter is not just someone who is gentle, but someone perceived as lacking backbone or being spineless.

Das Gras war weich.
The grass was soft.
This sentence is useful for describing the texture of grass using weich.
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Das Brot ist weich.
The bread is soft.
This sentence is useful for describing the texture of bread using weich.
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Der Schnee ist weich.
The snow is soft.
This sentence is useful for describing the texture of snow using weich.
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Das Kissen ist weich
The pillow is soft.
Sie spricht mit sanfter Stimme
She speaks with a soft voice.
Das Baby liegt in seinem kuscheligen Bett
The baby is lying in its soft bed.
Diese Decke ist schön weich
This blanket is beautifully soft.
Der Kuchen ist zart und schmeckt hervorragend
The cake is soft and tastes excellent.
Dieses Kätzchen hat ein besonders flauschiges Fell
This kitten has exceptionally soft fur.
Die Palatschinken sind flaumig
The pancakes are soft and fluffy.
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Sources

Wiktionary, “soft” translations and entries weich, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
Word origins: Wiktionary entries weich, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.

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