Zacht
Example: De kussen zijn zacht en comfortabel om op te zitten.
Definition
"Zacht" is an adjective describing something that has a gentle, smooth, and pleasant texture or feel, often implying softness and comfort. For example, in the phrase "De kussen zijn zacht en comfortabel om op te zitten," it refers to cushions that are soft and comfortable to sit on.
Etymology
The Dutch word "zacht" comes from the Old Dutch word "zacht," related to the Old High German "zaht," both meaning soft or mild. Its roots trace back to the Proto-Germanic *samhtaz, which also gives rise to similar words in other Germanic languages. Did you know that the word reflects a long tradition of describing tactile comfort in everyday life?
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"Zacht" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A1) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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