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