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gently in German

gently in German is sanft — gently means softly or lightly, without force or roughness.

gently in German

sanft
adv
In a gentle manner; to a gentle degree.

What does "gently" mean?

  1. adv Softly or lightly, without force or roughness.
    "He gently closed the door so as not to wake the baby."
  2. adv Quietly and smoothly, with little noise or sudden movement.
    "The boat rocked gently on the calm water."

gently in a sentence

  • He gently closed the door so as not to wake the baby.
  • She gently placed the vase back on the shelf.
  • The boat rocked gently on the calm water.

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What is "gently" in German?

"gently" in German is sanft. gently means: Softly or lightly, without force or roughness.

How do you use "gently" in a sentence?

Example: "He gently closed the door so as not to wake the baby." In German, "gently" is sanft.

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