delicate
gb/dˈɛlɪkɪt/ us/dˈɛlɪkɪt/
A2
ਅੰਗਰੇਜ਼ੀ
~ 1800
gyenge szerkezetű, törékeny, kényes, rozoga, finom, lágy, gyenge, gyenge egészségű
A2
1
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
[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.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
The cup is delicate.
A csésze törékeny.
The flower is delicate.
A virág törékeny.
The box is delicate.
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Learners sometimes confuse 'delicate' with 'elegant', but 'delicate' here means physically fragile, not stylish.
ਅਰਥ
Easily damaged or broken
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
delicate fabric
|delicate glass
|delicate structure
|delicate flowers
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
fragile (Implies vulnerability to damage, often physical.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
durable (Describes something strong and able to last without damage.)
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
daily life
|objects
|materials
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
ਪਰਿਭਾਸ਼ਾ
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
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
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.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
This is a delicate question.
Ez kényes kérdés.
We have a delicate job today.
Ma kényes feladatunk van.
It is a delicate problem.
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Learners may incorrectly apply 'delicate' to situations where 'difficult' fits better; 'delicate' implies special care or tact.
ਅਰਥ
Needing careful handling
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
delicate situation
|delicate matter
|delicate negotiations
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
sensitive (Emphasizes emotional or social caution rather than physical fragility.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
straightforward (Easy to handle without special care.)
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
emotions
|communication
|work
|core_vocabulary
ਪਰਿਭਾਸ਼ਾ
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
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
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.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
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.
ਅਰਥ
Fine and light in appearance or texture
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
delicate features
|delicate lace
|delicate design
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
dainty (Small, pretty, and often fragile-looking.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
coarse (Rough in texture or appearance.)
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
art
|appearance
|nature
|core_vocabulary
|arts_entertainment
ਪਰਿਭਾਸ਼ਾ
Looking or feeling light, thin, and beautiful.
Having a fine, light, and attractive appearance or texture.
B2
4
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
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.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
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.
ਅਰਥ
Subtle pleasant taste or smell
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
delicate flavor
|delicate aroma
|delicate scent
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
subtle (Suggests something understated and refined.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
strong (Intense and easily noticeable in taste or smell.)
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
food
|senses
|food_drink
ਪਰਿਭਾਸ਼ਾ
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
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
[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.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
My grandmother is delicate.
A nagymamám törékeny.
He is in delicate health.
Gyenge az egészsége.
The baby is delicate.
ਅਰਥ
Physically weak or fragile in health
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
delicate constitution
|delicate health
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
frail (Physically weak, especially due to age or illness.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
robust (Strong and healthy.)
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
health
|body
ਪਰਿਭਾਸ਼ਾ
Not strong and becoming sick easily.
Having poor physical strength or health; easily made ill.
ਵਿਆਕਰਨ
ਸ਼ਬਦਕੋਸ਼ੀ ਰੂਪ
delicate
IPA
GB/dˈɛlɪkɪt/
US/dˈɛlɪkɪt/
ਸਿਲੇਬਲ ਅਤੇ ਜ਼ੋਰ
del - ic - ate (3 ਸਿਲੇਬਲ)
Stress on 1st syllable (del)
ਸ਼ਬਦ ਰੂਪ
Adjective
- Base: delicate
ਸ਼ਬਦ ਪਰਿਵਾਰ
Core family
delicately
adverb B1
delicacy
noun B1
Negative and opposite forms
indelicate
adjective
ਅਭਿਵੈਕਤੀਆਂ
a delicate balance
1/ə dˈɛlɪkɪt bˈæləns/
fixed phrase
Situation needing careful proportion control
A situation where different things must be kept equal carefully.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.