delicate
gb/dˈɛlɪkɪt/ us/dˈɛlɪkɪt/
A2
अंग्रेज़ी
~ 1800
gyenge szerkezetű, törékeny, kényes, rozoga, finom, lágy, gyenge, gyenge egészségű
A2
1
उपयोग पैटर्न:
[something] is delicate
The antique vase is very delicate, so handle it with care.
Az antik váza nagyon törékeny, ezért óvatosan bánj vele.
These flowers are too delicate to survive the cold weather.
Ezek a virágok túl kényesek ahhoz, hogy átvészeljék a hideget.
She wore a dress made from delicate silk.
सीखने वालों के उदाहरण
The cup is delicate.
A csésze törékeny.
The flower is delicate.
A virág törékeny.
The box is delicate.
आम गलती:
Learners sometimes confuse 'delicate' with 'elegant', but 'delicate' here means physically fragile, not stylish.
अर्थ
Easily damaged or broken
शब्द-संयोजन
delicate fabric
|delicate glass
|delicate structure
|delicate flowers
समानार्थी शब्द
fragile (Implies vulnerability to damage, often physical.)
विलोम शब्द
durable (Describes something strong and able to last without damage.)
विषय
daily life
|objects
|materials
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
परिभाषा
Easy to break or damage because it is thin or light.
Easily damaged, broken, or harmed because of being light, thin, or fragile.
B1
2
kényes
B2
उपयोग पैटर्न:
a delicate [situation/matter/task]
They are discussing a delicate political issue.
Egy kényes politikai kérdést vitatnak meg.
Handling customer complaints can be a delicate matter.
Az ügyfélpanaszok kezelése kényes ügy lehet.
He has a delicate role in the peace talks.
सीखने वालों के उदाहरण
This is a delicate question.
Ez kényes kérdés.
We have a delicate job today.
Ma kényes feladatunk van.
It is a delicate problem.
आम गलती:
Learners may incorrectly apply 'delicate' to situations where 'difficult' fits better; 'delicate' implies special care or tact.
अर्थ
Needing careful handling
शब्द-संयोजन
delicate situation
|delicate matter
|delicate negotiations
समानार्थी शब्द
sensitive (Emphasizes emotional or social caution rather than physical fragility.)
विलोम शब्द
straightforward (Easy to handle without special care.)
विषय
emotions
|communication
|work
|core_vocabulary
परिभाषा
Needing to be dealt with carefully because it is easy to upset or damage.
Requiring careful handling due to sensitivity, complexity, or risk of causing offense.
B1
3
finom
A2
उपयोग पैटर्न:
delicate [features/design/pattern]
She painted the scene with delicate brushstrokes.
Finom ecsetvonásokkal festette meg a jelenetet.
The cake was decorated with delicate sugar flowers.
A tortát finom kidolgozású cukorvirágokkal díszítették.
His face had delicate features.
सीखने वालों के उदाहरण
The dress has a delicate pattern.
A ruhán finom minta van.
She has a delicate face.
Finom vonású az arca.
The bird has delicate wings.
अर्थ
Fine and light in appearance or texture
शब्द-संयोजन
delicate features
|delicate lace
|delicate design
समानार्थी शब्द
dainty (Small, pretty, and often fragile-looking.)
विलोम शब्द
coarse (Rough in texture or appearance.)
विषय
art
|appearance
|nature
|core_vocabulary
|arts_entertainment
परिभाषा
Looking or feeling light, thin, and beautiful.
Having a fine, light, and attractive appearance or texture.
B2
4
उपयोग पैटर्न:
delicate [flavor/aroma/scent]
The soup has a delicate flavor of herbs.
A levesnek finom, lágy zöldfűszeres íze van.
This tea has a delicate aroma.
Ennek a teának finom aromája van.
The perfume is light and delicate.
सीखने वालों के उदाहरण
The cake has a delicate taste.
A süteménynek finom, lágy íze van.
I smell a delicate flower.
Egy finom illatú virágot szagolok.
The tea is delicate.
अर्थ
Subtle pleasant taste or smell
शब्द-संयोजन
delicate flavor
|delicate aroma
|delicate scent
समानार्थी शब्द
subtle (Suggests something understated and refined.)
विलोम शब्द
strong (Intense and easily noticeable in taste or smell.)
विषय
food
|senses
|food_drink
परिभाषा
Tasting or smelling nice in a soft way, not strong.
Having a subtle and pleasant flavor or aroma that is not strong or overpowering.
B2
5
उपयोग पैटर्न:
[someone] is delicate
She has been in delicate health since childhood.
Gyerekkora óta gyenge az egészsége.
His constitution is too delicate for strenuous exercise.
A szervezete túl gyenge a megerőltető testmozgáshoz.
The patient was too delicate to travel.
सीखने वालों के उदाहरण
My grandmother is delicate.
A nagymamám törékeny.
He is in delicate health.
Gyenge az egészsége.
The baby is delicate.
अर्थ
Physically weak or fragile in health
शब्द-संयोजन
delicate constitution
|delicate health
समानार्थी शब्द
frail (Physically weak, especially due to age or illness.)
विलोम शब्द
robust (Strong and healthy.)
विषय
health
|body
परिभाषा
Not strong and becoming sick easily.
Having poor physical strength or health; easily made ill.
व्याकरण
शब्दकोश रूप
delicate
IPA
GB/dˈɛlɪkɪt/
US/dˈɛlɪkɪt/
शब्दांश और ज़ोर
del - ic - ate (3 शब्दांश)
Stress on 1st syllable (del)
शब्द रूप
Adjective
- Base: delicate
शब्द परिवार
Core family
delicately
adverb B1
delicacy
noun B1
Negative and opposite forms
indelicate
adjective
अभिव्यक्तियाँ
a delicate balance
1/ə dˈɛlɪkɪt bˈæləns/
fixed phrase
Situation needing careful proportion control
A situation where different things must be kept equal carefully.
उदाहरण
- Maintaining work-life harmony is often a delicate balance.
- The ecosystem depends on a delicate balance of species.
in delicate health
1/ˈɪn dˈɛlɪkɪt hˈɛlθ/
fixed phrase
Physically weak or sickly condition
Not strong and often sick.
उदाहरण
- She has been in delicate health for years.
- His mother is in delicate health these days.
tread carefully
1/tɹˈɛd kˈɛɹfəli/
idiom
Act with great caution
To be very careful about what you do or say.
उदाहरण
- You should tread carefully when giving criticism.
- They are treading carefully to avoid making mistakes.
tread carefully
2/tɹˈɛd kˈɛɹfəli/
idiom
Act cautiously to avoid offense or trouble
Be careful what you do or say so you do not cause trouble.
उदाहरण
- You need to tread carefully when discussing politics at work.
- He tread carefully around the subject of her family.
handle with care
1/hˈændəl wˈɪθ kˈɛɹ/
fixed phrase
Treat gently to avoid damage
Be very careful when you touch or move this thing so it does not break.
उदाहरण
- The box is marked 'Fragile: Handle with care'.
- These boxes contain glassware, so please handle with care.
- The box says "Fragile: handle with care" on the side.
- Please handle with care; it's very old and valuable.
- Fragile items must be handled with care during shipping.
- These samples are very delicate, so please handle them with care.