Zacht
Example: De muziek klonk zacht en rustig in de kamer.
Definition
"Zacht" is an adjective describing music that sounds gentle, mellow, and not loud, creating a calm and soothing atmosphere. For example, in the phrase 'De muziek klonk zacht en rustig in de kamer,' it indicates that the music played softly and peacefully in the room.
Etymology
The Dutch word "zacht" originates from the Old Dutch 'sac(d)ht,' related to the German 'sanft,' meaning gentle or soft. Did you know that its roots trace back to Proto-Germanic *samftaz, reflecting a long history of describing softness and mildness in sound or texture?
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"Zacht" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Music - (A1) - set 1", containing 104 commonly used words.
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