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