delikat

delicate; delicious; tricky

English translations

  1. 01

    delicate

Word details

German meaning
Fein, zart, empfindlich oder zerbrechlich.
English meaning
delicate
Synonym
fein, zart
German example
Die Spitze ist sehr delikat und muss vorsichtig behandelt werden.
English example
The lace is very delicate and must be handled with care.
Comparative
delikaterSuperlative: am delikatesten

Example sentences with “delikat”

  1. Das ist ein sehr delikates Thema. (That is a very delicate/tricky topic.)

Frequently asked questions

Does it mean tasty?

Yes, it can mean 'delicious' (for food) or 'sensitive/tricky' (for situations).