delicate in German
delicate in German is empfindlich, heikel, schwierig — delicate means easily damaged and needing careful handling.
delicate in German
empfindlich
Easily damaged or requiring careful handling.
heikel
Easily damaged or requiring careful handling.
schwierig
Easily damaged or requiring careful handling.
feingliedrig
Characterized by a fine structure or thin lines.
filigran
Characterized by a fine structure or thin lines.
grazil
Characterized by a fine structure or thin lines.
zart
Characterized by a fine structure or thin lines.
zierlich
Characterized by a fine structure or thin lines.
empfindlich
Intended for use with fragile items.
behutsam
Refined; gentle; scrupulous not to trespass or offend; considerate; said of manners, conduct, or feelings.
feinfühlig
Refined; gentle; scrupulous not to trespass or offend; considerate; said of manners, conduct, or feelings.
taktvoll
Refined; gentle; scrupulous not to trespass or offend; considerate; said of manners, conduct, or feelings.
anfällig
Of weak health; easily sick; unable to endure hardship.
schwächlich
Of weak health; easily sick; unable to endure hardship.
angeschlagen
(informal) Unwell, especially because of having drunk too much alcohol.
delikat
Pleasing to the senses; refined; adapted to please an elegant or cultivated taste.
erlesen
Pleasing to the senses; refined; adapted to please an elegant or cultivated taste.
frohsinnig
Pleasing to the senses; refined; adapted to please an elegant or cultivated taste.
köstlich
Pleasing to the senses; refined; adapted to please an elegant or cultivated taste.
anmutig
Slight and shapely; lovely; graceful.
grazil
Slight and shapely; lovely; graceful.
zart
Slight and shapely; lovely; graceful.
leicht
Light, or softly tinted; said of a colour.
sanft
Light, or softly tinted; said of a colour.
zart
Light, or softly tinted; said of a colour.
anspruchsvoll
Of exacting tastes and habits; dainty; fastidious.
ausgesucht
Of exacting tastes and habits; dainty; fastidious.
delikat
Of exacting tastes and habits; dainty; fastidious.
erlesen
Of exacting tastes and habits; dainty; fastidious.
wählerisch
Of exacting tastes and habits; dainty; fastidious.
empfindsam
Highly discriminating or perceptive; refinedly critical; sensitive; exquisite.
feinfühlig
Highly discriminating or perceptive; refinedly critical; sensitive; exquisite.
wählerisch
Highly discriminating or perceptive; refinedly critical; sensitive; exquisite.
empfindlich
Affected by slight causes; showing slight changes.
hochempfindlich
Affected by slight causes; showing slight changes.
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 German?
"delicate" in German is empfindlich, heikel, schwierig. 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 German, "delicate" is empfindlich, heikel, schwierig.
Are there other ways to say "delicate" in German?
Yes — German has 26 translations listed for "delicate": empfindlich, heikel, schwierig, feingliedrig, filigran, grazil.
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