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