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delicacy in German

delicacy in German is Zartheit, Feinheit, Delikatesse — delicacy means a rare or highly valued food, often specific to a culture.

delicacy in German

Zartheit
noun
The quality of being delicate.
Feinheit
noun
The quality of being delicate.
Delikatesse
noun
Something appealing, usually a pleasing food, especially a choice dish of a certain culture suggesting rarity and refinement.
Leckerbissen
noun
Something appealing, usually a pleasing food, especially a choice dish of a certain culture suggesting rarity and refinement.
Köstlichkeit
noun
Something appealing, usually a pleasing food, especially a choice dish of a certain culture suggesting rarity and refinement.
Delikatesse
noun
Refinement in taste or discrimination.

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 German?

"delicacy" in German is Zartheit, Feinheit, Delikatesse. 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 German, "delicacy" is Zartheit, Feinheit, Delikatesse.

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

Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "delicacy": Zartheit, Feinheit, Delikatesse, Leckerbissen, Köstlichkeit.

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