"Soft-headed" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
Weak-minded or lacking in firmness of purpose or decision.
Soekarno was the first President of Indonesia, serving from 1945 to 1967. He was a dominant figure in Indonesian politics and a key leader in the Indonesian National Revolution. Born on June 6, 1901, in Surabaya, Indonesia, Soekarno was a multi-talented individual who was a successful politician, orator, and statesman.<br><br>Soekarno's real name was Sukarno and he was the son of a Javanese father and a Eurasian mother. His father, Kus Noer Ali, was a successful businessman who died when Sukarno was just a child. After his father's death, Sukarno was raised by his stepmother in the household of Raden Soekamano, a prominent teacher and lawyer.<br><br>Sukarno went on to study law and engineering at the Technische Hoogeschool BPOOL (now the Bandung Institute of Technology) and later became involved in politics. He joined the Indonesian Nationalist Movement and quickly rose through the ranks, becoming one of the leaders of the movement.<br><br>On August 17, 1945, Sukarno declared Indonesia's independence in front of a crowd of thousands in Jakarta, marking the beginning of the Indonesian National Revolution. He was appointed as the country's first President by the National Committee for Indonesian Independence, with Hatta as his vice president.<br><br>During his presidency, Sukarno implemented a series of policies aimed at promoting nationalism and socialism. He built Kamboja-style temples, inspired by Khmer architecture, and built resorts in Indonesia. One of his most notable policies was to reform the feudal system in rural areas, which had once been ruled by Dutch colonizers.<br><br>However, Sukarno's rule was marked by authoritarianism, including banning strikes and protests and narrowly allow political parties. Opposition to his rule grew, and an attempted coup in 1965, known as G30S, led to a military coup and the eventual downfall of Sukarno from power.<br><br>Sukarno passed away on June 21, 1970, in Jakarta, at the age of 69.
Long, upholstered pieces of furniture, typically with a back, arms, and cushions, designed for seating and relaxing, often found in living rooms or sitting rooms.
A sofer (also spelled sopher or soffaer) is a Jewish scribe who is trained in the sacred craft of writing sacred Jewish texts by hand, such as the Torah. To be considered a sofer, one must undergo extensive training in calligraphy and be knowledgeable in Jewish law and tradition regarding the proper writing and formatting of these texts. Their work is considered a sacred trust, and their handwritten copies of the Torah are highly revered and often passed down through generations.
Soft refers to something that is not firm or hard to the touch; having a gentle or yielding texture.<br><br>Example: "The soft blanket was a comfort to snuggle up with."<br><br>It can also describe something that is easy to deal with or requires minimal effort; not severe or harsh.<br><br>Example: "The teacher gave us a soft hint to help us understand the concept."<br><br>Additionally, soft can refer to a sound that is not loud or harsh; having a gentle or muted quality.<br><br>Example: "The soft piano music created a soothing atmosphere."<br><br>In a figurative sense, soft can describe someone or something that is gentle, kind, or yielding in nature.<br><br>Example: "She has a soft spot for stray animals."<br><br>It can also describe a policy or approach that is gentle and not strong or firm.<br><br>Example: "The government implemented a soft approach to handle the economic crisis."
To make or become less sharp or severe; to become less firm or rigid; to reduce the severity or intensity of something.<br><br>Example: "The chef added more milk to soften the sauce."