ADJECTIVE
mild/mɪlt/mild; gentle; lenient
mild is a German adjective that means mild, gentle, or lenient. It is pronounced /mɪlt/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "milder" and "mildesten".
Definitions
1.not sharp or strong; mild(describing taste or weather)
a.having a gentle, not strong taste or quality
Der Käse ist besonders mild im Geschmack.—The cheese has a particularly mild flavor.
b.not severe (about weather)
Der Winter war dieses Jahr sehr mild.—The winter was very mild this year.
2.gentle or lenient(personality/behavior)
a.not strict or harsh
Sie ist eine milde Richterin.—She is a lenient judge.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | mild |
|---|---|
| Comparative | milder |
| Superlative | mildesten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "mild" mean in English?
- "mild" means mild, gentle, or lenient. It is a German adjective.
- How do you pronounce "mild"?
- "mild" is pronounced /mɪlt/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What are the comparative and superlative of "mild"?
- The comparative of "mild" is "milder" and the superlative is "mildesten".
- What part of speech is "mild"?
- "mild" is a adjective in German.
