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delicate

/ˈdɛləkət/ /ˈdɛlɪkət/
adjective
  1. 1
    narin, kırılgan

    Easily damaged or broken, so it needs careful handling.

    • The antique vase was so delicate it needed careful handling.
      Antika vazo o kadar narindi ki dikkatle tutulması gerekiyordu.
    • Wash delicate fabrics like silk by hand.
      İpek gibi narin kumaşları elde yıkayın.
  2. 2
    hassas, nazik

    Needing to be dealt with carefully so that people are not upset.

    • It's a delicate situation that needs careful negotiation.
      Bu, dikkatli müzakere gerektiren hassas bir durum.
    • Money can be a delicate subject between friends.
      Para, arkadaşlar arasında hassas bir konu olabilir.
  3. 3
    hafif, ince, yumuşak

    Pleasantly light and not strong (of a taste, smell or colour).

    • The soup has a delicate flavour of lemon and herbs.
      Çorbanın limon ve otlardan gelen hafif bir tadı var.
    • She chose a delicate shade of pink for the walls.
      Duvarlar için yumuşak bir pembe tonu seçti.

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delicate balancedelicate flowerdelicate skindelicate fabricdelicate situationdelicate touch

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