This is the 987th most frequent Turkish word.
hafif
Light.
Here, 'hafif' is used to describe the dessert as 'light' or 'not heavy.'
Hafif bir tatlı yemek, öğleden sonra iyi gelebilir.
Eating a light dessert in the afternoon might be refreshing.
In this sentence, 'hafifçe' (lightly) reflects an adverbial form to describe the degree of the action.
Rüzgar hafifçe esti ve yapraklar dans etti.
The wind blew lightly, and the leaves danced.
The word 'hafif' here refers to a type of music that is 'soft' or 'not loud or intense.'