samtig
velvety
Soft, smooth, and fine like velvet; having a pleasantly soft surface or texture.
EXAMPLE
Der Stoff fühlt sich samtig und warm an.
The fabric feels velvety and warm.
samtig
velvety
samtig – samtiger – am samtigsten
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Meanings
samtig
velvety
Having a pleasantly soft and gentle quality, especially when describing a voice, a sound, or a taste.
EXAMPLE
Die Sängerin hat eine samtige Stimme.
The singer has a velvety voice.
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry samtig, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
Comparison
| basic form | samtig |
|---|---|
| comparative | samtiger |
| superlative | am samtigsten |
After der, die, das
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -e | -e | -e | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -e | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
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After ein, eine
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
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Without article
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -e |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -e |
| dat. | -em | -er | -em | -en |
| gen. | -en | -er | -en | -er |
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Usage tips
Word structure
The word 'samtig' (velvety) contains the noun 'Samt' (velvet), the name of a soft fabric. Here, the suffix '-ig' forms an adjective: something has the qualities of velvet but does not have to be made of that fabric.
EXAMPLE
Die Blütenblätter der Rose sind samtig.
The rose petals are velvety.
Typical collocations
Common combinations include 'samtige Haut' (velvety skin), 'samtiges Fell' (velvety fur), and 'eine samtige Oberfläche' (a velvety surface). 'Samtig' (velvety) is used particularly in descriptions of skin care products to emphasize a pleasant feel on the skin.
EXAMPLE
Die Creme sorgt für samtige Haut.
The cream leaves your skin feeling velvety.
Wine descriptions
In wine descriptions, you will often encounter the phrase 'ein samtiger Rotwein' (a velvety red wine). Here, 'samtig' (velvety) describes how the wine feels in the mouth, rather than its surface or color.
EXAMPLE
Zum Abendessen servierten sie einen samtigen Rotwein.
They served a velvety red wine with dinner.
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