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delicacy in Dutch

delicacy in Dutch is delicatesse, lekkernij — delicacy means a rare or highly valued food, often specific to a culture.

delicacy in Dutch

delicatesse
noun
Something appealing, usually a pleasing food, especially a choice dish of a certain culture suggesting rarity and refinement.
lekkernij
noun
Something appealing, usually a pleasing food, especially a choice dish of a certain culture suggesting rarity and refinement.

What does "delicacy" mean?

  1. noun A rare or highly valued food, often specific to a culture.
    "Caviar is considered a delicacy in many countries."
  2. noun The quality of being delicate, fragile, or requiring careful handling.
    "The delicacy of the negotiations required a tactful approach."
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delicacy in a sentence

  • Caviar is considered a delicacy in many countries.
  • The delicacy of the negotiations required a tactful approach.

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What is "delicacy" in Dutch?

"delicacy" in Dutch is delicatesse, lekkernij. delicacy means: A rare or highly valued food, often specific to a culture.

How do you use "delicacy" in a sentence?

Example: "Caviar is considered a delicacy in many countries." In Dutch, "delicacy" is delicatesse, lekkernij.

Are there other ways to say "delicacy" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 2 translations listed for "delicacy": delicatesse, lekkernij.

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