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delicate in Irish

delicate in Irish is séimh, leice — delicate means easily damaged and needing careful handling.

delicate in Irish

séimh
adj
leice
adj
Of weak health; easily sick; unable to endure hardship.

What does "delicate" mean?

  1. adjective Easily damaged and needing careful handling.
    "The vase is extremely delicate, so wrap it well before shipping."
  2. adjective Requiring tact or care because of its sensitive nature.
    "Discussing the layoffs is a delicate subject in the office right now."
  3. adjective Fine or subtle in detail, texture, or flavor.
    "The dish had a delicate balance of ginger and lime."
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delicate in a sentence

  • The vase is extremely delicate, so wrap it well before shipping.
  • Discussing the layoffs is a delicate subject in the office right now.
  • The dish had a delicate balance of ginger and lime.

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What is "delicate" in Irish?

"delicate" in Irish is séimh, leice. delicate means: Easily damaged and needing careful handling.

How do you use "delicate" in a sentence?

Example: "The vase is extremely delicate, so wrap it well before shipping." In Irish, "delicate" is séimh, leice.

Are there other ways to say "delicate" in Irish?

Yes — Irish has 2 translations listed for "delicate": séimh, leice.

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