Meaning of mīksts | Babel Free
[mîːksts]Definitions
- soft (relatively easy to bend, split, crush, etc.; made of such materials, substances)
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soft; alternative form of mīksts alt-of, alternative, dialectal, soft
- soft (flexible, not resistant, not strong, not twisted)
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soft (not resistant to pressure; pleasant, comfortable) usually
- provided with soft seats or beds
- soft, not sharp
- soft (happening without much resistance)
- soft (relatively easy to bend, squeeze)
- soft (not hard, not harsh)
- soft (really delicate, fine)
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plump, slightly overweight colloquial
- soft (easy to bite and chew)
- soft, weak
- soft (relatively moderate, not harsh, forgiving, gentle)
- soft, low
- soft, dim, not bright
- mild, soft, pleasant (especially if unusual)
- soft, not sharp, not clear, dim
- soft (containing little or no salts, usually of calcium and magnesium)
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soft, calm (syn. ciešs) rare
Examples
“mīksta mīkla, masa”
soft dough, mass
“mīksta koksne”
softwood
“mīksts metāls”
soft metal
“grāmata mīkstos vākos”
paperback (lit. book in soft cover)
“mīksts zīmulis”
soft pencil (with lead that wears out quickly)
“gumija sasilstot kļūst mīksta”
rubber becomes soft when heated
“mīksta augsne”
soft soil
“mīksts māls, sniegs”
soft clay, snow
“mīksts ceļš”
soft path
“mīkstais arums”
soft plowing
“mīksts audums, paklājs, kažoks”
soft fabric, carpet, coat
“mīksta vate, aitāda”
soft sheepskin
“mīksti cimdi”
soft gloves
“mīkstas kurpes”
soft shoes
“mīksts pavediens”
soft (not twisted) thread
“mīksts dīvāns, spilvens”
soft sofa, pillow
“mīksts krēsls, matracis”
soft chair, matras
“mīkstas mēbeles”
soft furniture
“mīkstais vagons”
soft train car
“mēs braucām naktī ar mīksto autobusu no Debinas”
we traveled at night with the soft bus from Debina
“mīkstas krokas, mīksti krokojumi”
soft folds
“gājēju kājas mīksti grimst sniegā”
the feet of the passers-by sink softly in the snow
“mīkstie audi”
soft tissues
“mīksts kauls”
soft bone
“mīkstās aukslējas”
soft palate
“mīksts stublājs, grauds”
soft stem, grain
“mīkstie kvieši”
soft wheat
“mīksta sūna”
soft moss
“mīksta sejas āda”
soft facial skin
“rokas tev ir gluži mīkstas”
your hands are really soft
“mīksti mati”
soft hair
“mīksts cālēns”
soft chick, poussin
“kucēna mīkstā spalva”
a puppy's soft fur
“konditorejā aiz letes sēdēja un adīja apaļa, mīksta dāma”
in the patisserie behind the counter (there) was a round, soft (= overweight) lady sitting and knitting
“mīksta gaļa, maize”
soft meat, bread
“mīksts siers, ābols”
soft cheese, apple
“mīksta ola”
soft egg (only slightly boiled)
“mans raksturs vēl nav norūdījies, tas vēl mīksts kā vasks”
my character is not yet seasoned, it is still soft as wax
“priekšsēdētāja vietnieks tomēr izrādījās par mīkstu un neuzņēmīgu radikāliem pasākumiem”
the vice-president, however, turned out to be soft and resistant to radical measures
“mīksts sods”
soft penalty, punishment
“atrast mīkstākus vārdus”
to find softer words
“mīksti soļi”
soft steps
“mīksts, sievišķīgs tenors”
soft, feminine tenor
“plaša un spilgta bija šī aina rietošās saules mīkstajā gaismā”
spacious and bright was this picture in the soft light of the setting sun
“mīksta ziema”
mild winter
“mīksts vējš”
soft wind
“Anitas ēnas mīkstas līnijas”
the soft lines of Anita's shadow
“mīksta tumsa, krēsla”
soft darkness, twilight
“māksliniekam raksturīgas arī mīkstas, smalkām niansēm bagatās pārejas no tumšā uz gaišo”
typical of (this) artist are also soft transitions from dark to light, full of subtle nuances
“vislabāk mazgāt matus mīksta ūdeņi”
it is best to wash one's hair in soft water
“mīksts miegs nāca šonakt Silmežam”
a soft sleep came tonight to Silmežs
CEFR level
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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