subtil

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Translation of subtil into English,

Adverb

1.
Indirektheit, Wirksamkeit
  • She subtly hinted that she was unhappy..Sie deutete subtil an, dass sie unzufrieden war
  • The room was subtly decorated to enhance its features..Der Raum war subtil dekoriert, um seine Merkmale zu betonen
2.
subtiler Einfluss
  • The message was subliminally conveyed through the artwork.Die Botschaft wurde unterschwellig durch das Kunstwerk vermittelt.
3.
Präzision
  • The artist finely detailed the portrait.Der Künstler hat das Porträt fein detailliert.

Adjective

1.
schwach, feine Sinne
  • There was a subtle hint of vanilla in the cake.Es gab einen subtilen Hauch von Vanille im Kuchen.
  • The wine had a subtle aroma of berries.Der Wein hatte ein subtiles Aroma von Beeren.
2.
subtile Methoden
  • Their soft-sell advertising campaign was well-received by the audience.Ihre subtile Werbekampagne kam beim Publikum gut an.
3.
subtiler Ausdruck
  • Her understating style made her speech more impactful.Ihr zurückhaltender Stil machte ihre Rede eindrucksvoller.
5.
Sprache
  • Her nuanced performance conveyed complex emotions..Ihre nuancierte Leistung vermittelte komplexe Emotionen
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Expressions with subtil: translations and examples in English

He just quietly mentioned the issue during the meeting.
They soft launched their relationship with a shared photo.
She chose to underplay a part in the drama.
subtil wirkenexp.
Her words were killing me softly, changing my mind.
She could underfeel the tension in the room.
The room was decorated in undertoned shades of blue.

Synonyms and analogies of subtil in German

adj.feinraffiniertdezentunauffälligspitzfindiggeschicktMore synonyms

Antonyms

adj.grobderbplumpoberflächlichklobig

Other examples with subtil

The room was subtly decorated to enhance its features..
Der Raum war subtil dekoriert, um seine Merkmale zu betonen
A subtle mind can discern minute details..
Ein subtiler Verstand kann winzige Details erkennen
The disease had a subtle onset, making it hard to detect.
Die Krankheit hatte einen subtilen Beginn, was sie schwer erkennbar machte.
The subtle design of the gadget impressed everyone.
Das raffinierte Design des Gadgets beeindruckte alle.

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

Adjective
subtleadj.

Anzeichen für häusliche Gewalt können subtil und schwer zu erkennen sein.

Signs of domestic violence can be subtle and difficult to recognize.

understatedadj.

Seine Darbietung war subtil und ließ die Emotion der Geschichte zur Geltung kommen.

His performance was understated, allowing the story's emotion to shine through.

subtileadj.

Dabei beschreibt sie subtil Daseinsmomente zwischen Geschlossenheit und Auflösung, zwischen Veränderung und Beharrlichkeit.

Thereby she describes subtile moments of being between coherence and resolution, between alteration and persistence.

fineadj.

Dieses neue Design-Vorbild für Displays zeigt, wie subtil das Design die Funktion im Operationssaal unterstützen kann.

This new paradigm of display design shows how fine form can meet function in the operating room .

sophisticatedadj.

Wie ein Regisseur spielt der Künstler subtil mit den Imaginationen der Betrachter.

Like a movie director, the artist plays a sophisticated game with the viewer's imagination.

Adverb
subtlyadv.

Er drückte seine Absichten subtil aus, um keinen Verdacht zu erregen.

He couched his intentions subtly, trying to avoid raising suspicion.

finelyadv.

Ob in purem Edelstahl oder mit fein gefärbter Front - auch die Farbgestaltung bleibt konsequent subtil.

Whether in pure stainless steel or with a finely coloured front - the colour combos remain consistently subtle.

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subtil: Examples and translations in context

Der Duft hatte ein subtil weibliches Aroma von Blumen und Vanille.

The fragrance had a subtle womanly scent of flowers and vanilla.

Ihr Trick war so subtil, dass nur wenige die Täuschung bemerkten.

Her artifice was so subtle that few people noticed the deception.

Die Songtexte spielen subtil, aber kraftvoll auf Herzschmerz an.

The song lyrics allude to heartbreak in a subtle yet powerful manner.

Sein trockener Humor ist subtil, aber er bringt mich innerlich immer zum Lachen.

His dry sense of humor is subtle, but it always makes me laugh inside.

Obwohl es subtil war, verstand ich den Hinweis auf ihre Gefühle.

Although it was subtle, I did get the hint about her feelings.

Sein umwerbender Ansatz war subtil, aber die Wirkung war unbestreitbar charmant.

His wooing approach was subtle, but the effect was undeniably charming.

Ausgrenzung kann subtil sein und zeigt sich oft durch Körpersprache und Schweigen.

Ostracism can be subtle, often manifesting through body language and silence.

Ihre Untermalung war subtil und bot eine perfekte Basis für kräftige Töne.

Her underpainting was subtle, providing a perfect base for vivid hues.

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