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soft spot in German

soft spot in German is Faible, Schwäche, Schwachstelle — soft spot means a particular fondness or affection for someone or something, often one that overrides better judgement.

soft spot in German

Faible
noun
(idiomatic) A sentimental fondness or affection.
Schwäche
noun
(idiomatic) A sentimental fondness or affection.
Schwachstelle
noun
A point of vulnerability in a defence.

What does "soft spot" mean?

  1. noun A particular fondness or affection for someone or something, often one that overrides better judgement.
    "She has a soft spot for stray cats."
  2. noun The gap between the skull bones on top of a baby's head, covered only by skin and membrane, which closes during the first two years.
    "Support the head and avoid pressing on the soft spot."
  3. noun A point at which something is vulnerable to attack or failure.
    "The audit found a soft spot in the payment system's authentication."
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soft spot in a sentence

  • She has a soft spot for stray cats.
  • My grandad always had a soft spot for me.
  • Support the head and avoid pressing on the soft spot.
  • The audit found a soft spot in the payment system's authentication.

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What is "soft spot" in German?

"soft spot" in German is Faible, Schwäche, Schwachstelle. soft spot means: A particular fondness or affection for someone or something, often one that overrides better judgement.

How do you use "soft spot" in a sentence?

Example: "She has a soft spot for stray cats." In German, "soft spot" is Faible, Schwäche, Schwachstelle.

Are there other ways to say "soft spot" in German?

Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "soft spot": Faible, Schwäche, Schwachstelle.

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