zart

gently, delicately

adverb tsart Rare

Also means

tenderly

Usage Note

zart used adverbially describes a touch, action or approach that is delicate and tender: zart berühren, zart andeuten. It is softer than sanft and carries a fragile or precious quality.

Examples

"Sie berührte die alte Handschrift zart mit den Fingerspitzen."

Natural Translation

She touched the old manuscript gently with her fingertips.

Literal Translation

She touched the old manuscript delicately with the fingertips.

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