delicate in Finnish
delicate in Finnish is hauras, arkaluonteinen, hienorakenteinen — delicate means easily damaged and needing careful handling.
delicate in Finnish
hauras
Easily damaged or requiring careful handling.
arkaluonteinen
Easily damaged or requiring careful handling.
hienorakenteinen
Characterized by a fine structure or thin lines.
hellävarainen
Intended for use with fragile items.
hienotunteinen
Refined; gentle; scrupulous not to trespass or offend; considerate; said of manners, conduct, or feelings.
hienovarainen
Refined; gentle; scrupulous not to trespass or offend; considerate; said of manners, conduct, or feelings.
liikuttunut
(informal) Unwell, especially because of having drunk too much alcohol.
herkullinen
Pleasing to the senses; refined; adapted to please an elegant or cultivated taste.
hienostunut
Pleasing to the senses; refined; adapted to please an elegant or cultivated taste.
ihana
Slight and shapely; lovely; graceful.
ihastuttava
Slight and shapely; lovely; graceful.
herkkä
Light, or softly tinted; said of a colour.
hienostunut
Of exacting tastes and habits; dainty; fastidious.
tarkka
Of exacting tastes and habits; dainty; fastidious.
herkkä
tarkka
What does "delicate" mean?
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adjective Easily damaged and needing careful handling.
"Be careful with that old lace, because it is very delicate."
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adjective Requiring tact or care because of its sensitive nature.
"It is a delicate matter, so please do not mention it at dinner."
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adjective Fine or subtle in detail, texture, or flavor.
"The tea has a delicate floral scent that fades quickly."
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delicate in a sentence
- Be careful with that old lace, because it is very delicate.
- A baby bird's bones are delicate and can break easily.
- It is a delicate matter, so please do not mention it at dinner.
- She handled the delicate situation between the two neighbours with great tact.
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What is "delicate" in Finnish?
"delicate" in Finnish is hauras, arkaluonteinen, hienorakenteinen. delicate means: Easily damaged and needing careful handling.
How do you use "delicate" in a sentence?
Example: "Be careful with that old lace, because it is very delicate." In Finnish, "delicate" is hauras, arkaluonteinen, hienorakenteinen.
Are there other ways to say "delicate" in Finnish?
Yes — Finnish has 13 translations listed for "delicate": hauras, arkaluonteinen, hienorakenteinen, hellävarainen, hienotunteinen, hienovarainen.
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