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ömtålig — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • fragile adjective Easily broken or damaged; delicate.
  • tender adjective Gentle, loving, or showing warm affection.

Senses

ömtålig is used for these senses in English:

  • fragile (figuratively) Readily disrupted or destroyed.

fragile — full definition

  1. adjective Easily broken or damaged; delicate.
  2. adjective Easily upset, weakened, or thrown off balance — describing health, emotions, or a situation.

tender — full definition

  1. adjective Gentle, loving, or showing warm affection.
  2. adjective Sore or sensitive when touched.
  3. adjective Soft and easy to cut or chew, especially of meat.
  4. noun A formal offer or bid to supply goods or carry out work, especially for a contract.
  5. verb To formally offer or submit something, such as a resignation or a bid.

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