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