mild

/mɪlt/

adjective B1

der (masc.) die (fem.) das (neut.)

Underline = a spelling pattern that usually signals that gender.

Meaning

Close synonyms for "moderate, mild," especially describing a climate or political stance.

Mild is the general word for mild, gentle in effect; sanftmütig specifically describes a gentle, meek personality.

Close synonyms for "mild, soft" — both describe a gentle quality.

Similar in other languages

Portuguese

brando is the Portuguese word for the same thing — both mean "mild."

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Last updated 2026-09-24