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mild
Refers to the weather and describes pleasantly warm temperatures that are not cold or harsh.
example
Für einen Tag im November war es erstaunlich mild.
For a day in November, it was surprisingly mild.
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Typical collocations
In connection with the weather, 'mild' describes pleasant, not cold conditions. Typical combinations are 'milde Temperaturen' (mild temperatures), 'ein milder Winter' (a mild winter), or 'ein milder Abend' (a mild evening).
EXAMPLE
Wir genießen die milden Temperaturen im Frühling.
We are enjoying the mild temperatures in spring.
Typical collocations
In relation to taste, 'mild' means not spicy or intense. For example, people speak of 'mildem Käse' (mild cheese), 'milden Zwiebeln' (mild onions), 'mildem Curry' (mild curry), or 'mildem Senf' (mild mustard).
EXAMPLE
Kinder mögen oft lieber milden Senf.
Children often prefer mild mustard.
Typical collocations
When describing a person or their behavior, 'mild' means gentle and friendly. Common phrases are 'ein mildes Lächeln' (a gentle smile) or 'eine milde Stimme' (a gentle voice).
EXAMPLE
Er hat ein sehr mildes Wesen und wird nie laut.
He has a very gentle nature and never raises his voice.
Typical collocations
In a legal or critical context, 'mild' means lenient. Typical collocations are 'eine milde Strafe' (a lenient punishment), 'ein mildes Urteil' (a lenient verdict), or 'milde Kritik' (mild criticism).
EXAMPLE
Der Angeklagte hoffte auf eine milde Strafe.
The defendant hoped for a lenient punishment.
Typical collocations
In the medical field, 'mild' describes a condition that is not severe. People speak of 'einem milden Verlauf' (a mild course) or 'milden Symptomen' (mild symptoms).
EXAMPLE
Die meisten Patienten hatten nur milde Symptome.
Most patients had only mild symptoms.
Compare with
mild vs schwer
heavy / difficult
'schwer' and 'mild' can form a clear contrast with illnesses or symptoms. 'schwer' then means that an illness is serious or severe. 'mild' means that the illness or symptoms are not strongly pronounced. In health contexts, then, 'mild' is not about weight or difficulty, but about a mild course. In practical terms: a serious illness causes major problems; a mild course tends to cause fewer.
mild
Emma hatte nur milde Symptome und konnte nach zwei Tagen wieder arbeiten.
Emma had only mild symptoms and was able to work again after two days.
schwer
Nach dem Unfall lag der Patient mit schweren Verletzungen im Krankenhaus.
After the accident, the patient was in the hospital with serious injuries.
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