subtle in German
subtle in German is subtil, dezent, fast unmerklich — subtle means so slight or delicate that it is barely noticeable.
subtle in German
subtil
Of an argument or concept, words, etc.: requiring one to distinguish between fine points, especially if it is difficult to do so; nice; also (generally) , difficult to grasp; not easily understood or obvious.
dezent
Of an argument or concept, words, etc.: requiring one to distinguish between fine points, especially if it is difficult to do so; nice; also (generally) , difficult to grasp; not easily understood or obvious.
fast unmerklich
Of an argument or concept, words, etc.: requiring one to distinguish between fine points, especially if it is difficult to do so; nice; also (generally) , difficult to grasp; not easily understood or obvious.
feinsinnig
Of an argument or concept, words, etc.: requiring one to distinguish between fine points, especially if it is difficult to do so; nice; also (generally) , difficult to grasp; not easily understood or obvious.
haarfein
Of an argument or concept, words, etc.: requiring one to distinguish between fine points, especially if it is difficult to do so; nice; also (generally) , difficult to grasp; not easily understood or obvious.
What does "subtle" mean?
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adjective So slight or delicate that it is barely noticeable.
"There was a subtle change in her voice when she mentioned the news."
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adjective Requiring careful thought to notice or understand; not obvious.
"The difference between the two shades of blue is subtle and easy to miss."
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adjective Skilled at noticing fine details or handling delicate situations tactfully.
"He was a subtle negotiator who always found a tactful way forward."
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subtle in a sentence
- There was a subtle change in her voice when she mentioned the news.
- There was a subtle hint of vanilla in the coffee.
- The difference between the two shades of blue is subtle and easy to miss.
- Her joke carried a subtle meaning that only a few people understood.
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What is "subtle" in German?
"subtle" in German is subtil, dezent, fast unmerklich. subtle means: So slight or delicate that it is barely noticeable.
How do you use "subtle" in a sentence?
Example: "There was a subtle change in her voice when she mentioned the news." In German, "subtle" is subtil, dezent, fast unmerklich.
Are there other ways to say "subtle" in German?
Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "subtle": subtil, dezent, fast unmerklich, feinsinnig, haarfein.
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