Adjective
heikel
Pronunciation: /ˈhaɪ̯kəl/
delicate (requiring careful handling)
C2
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Meanings
Adjective
- delicate (requiring careful handling)
- picky, choosy
Example sentence
Das ist ein heikles Thema für die ganze Familie.
That is a delicate subject for the whole family.
Word forms
heikel
Usage
- eine heikle Frage — a delicate question requiring tact or care
- heikel / harmlos — sensitive or difficult to handle versus harmless
Die Moderatorin leitete behutsam zu dem heiklen Thema über.
The presenter gently moved on to the delicate subject.