delicate

ˈdɛlɪkət
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Translation of delicate into German

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Adjective

1.

fragile

easily damaged or requiring careful handling
  • The delicate vase shattered when it fell.Die zerbrechliche Vase zerbrach, als sie fiel.
2.

sensitive situation

requiring tact and diplomacy
  • The negotiations were a delicate matter.Die Verhandlungen waren eine heikle Angelegenheit.
3.

skill

requiring precision or skill
präzise filigran
  • The watchmaker performed delicate repairs.Der Uhrmacher führte präzise Reparaturen durch.
4.

health

Dated
of weak health or easily sick
Dated
  • He has a delicate constitution and often falls ill.Er hat eine anfällige Konstitution und wird oft krank.
5.

exquisite

subtle and refined in appearance or taste
  • She wore a delicate lace dress..Sie trug ein feines Spitzenkleid
6.

aesthetics

pleasing to the senses or refined
zart fein delikat
  • The perfume had a delicate scent.Das Parfüm hatte einen zarten Duft.
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Expressions with delicate: examples in English and translations in German

heikle Angelegenheit
heikle Sache
Negotiating the contract was a delicate business.
zarte Berührung
She has a delicate touch with old books.
geheime Affäre
heimliche Beziehung
Their romance was a delicate affair, known only to a few close friends.
empfindliches Gleichgewicht
zerbrechliches Gleichgewicht
The ecosystem depends on a delicate balance of species.
einen feinen Gaumen haben
Geschmacknuancen erkennen
He has a delicate palate, noticing every spice in the dish.
in einer heiklen Situation
in einer delikaten Situation
She spoke quietly, already in a delicate situation with her manager.

Synonyms and analogies of delicate in English

Examples of delicate in a sentence

  • The delicate flowers wilted quickly in the heat.
  • Handling the client's complaint was a delicate task.
  • The peace talks were at a delicate stage.
  • The artist's delicate brushwork was admired by all.
  • Handling the antique vase required a delicate touch.
  • Her delicate health kept her home during flu season.

Translations of "delicate" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Adjective
zartadj.

The impress created by the leaves was delicate and intricate.

Der von den Blättern erzeugte Abdruck war zart und filigran.

empfindlichadj.

If you scratch too hard, you could damage the delicate fabric.

Wenn du zu fest kratzt, könntest du den empfindlichen Stoff beschädigen.

delikatadj.

They are delicate and precious and truly hand made in Switzerland.

Delikat, teuer und wahrhaftig mit Passion in der Schweiz hergestellt.

feinadj.

The recipe suggests you steam the fish for a delicate flavor.

Das Rezept empfiehlt, den Fisch für einen feinen Geschmack zu dämpfen.

empfindlicheadj.

High temperatures will wipe out delicate plants in the garden this summer.

Hohe Temperaturen werden empfindliche Pflanzen im Garten diesen Sommer vernichten.

filigranadj.

Her necklace featured delicate filigree designs crafted from pure white metal.

Ihre Halskette zeigte filigrane Designs, die aus reinem Weißmetall gefertigt waren.

heikeladj.

The surgeon adjusted his gown before starting the delicate operation.

Der Chirurg richtete seinen OP-Kittel, bevor er die heikle Operation begann.

feineadj.

The curled tip of the brush created delicate lines in the watercolor painting.

Die geschwungene Spitze des Pinsels erzeugte feine Linien im Aquarellbild.

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Other translations for delicate:

  • anfälligadj.
  • elegantadj.
  • anmutigadj.
  • behutsamadj.

delicate: Examples and translations in context

His painting of a dove captured its delicate and serene nature.

Sein Gemälde einer Taube fing ihre zarte und friedvolle Natur ein.

They painted thin lines across the canvas for a delicate effect.

Sie malten feine Linien über die Leinwand für einen zarten Effekt.

The gardener will tease out the weeds from between the delicate seedlings.

Der Gärtner wird das Unkraut zwischen den zarten Setzlingen entfernen.

A delicate flower bloomed at the top of the slender cane.

Eine zarte Blüte erblühte an der Spitze des schlanken Rohrs.

She used a brush to carefully powder the delicate flowers.

Mit einem Pinsel puderte sie vorsichtig die zarten Blüten ein.

Her garden in spring was a symphony of colors and delicate fragrances.

Ihr Garten im Frühling war eine Sinfonie der Farben und zarter Düfte.

She wrote with a thin pen that produced delicate lines.

Sie schrieb mit einem feinen Stift, der zarte Linien erzeugte.

A delicate violet gemstone sparkled on her finger as she celebrated.

Ein zarter violetter Edelstein funkelte an ihrem Finger, während sie feierte.

See also:

delicate balancedelicate touch
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