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