delicacy
intermediateB1/ˈdɛlɪkəsi/ · del-i-ca-cy
A choice or expensive food item, often regarded as a luxury.
Meanings
A choice or expensive food item, often regarded as a luxury.
ایک خاص یا مہنگی غذا، جسے اکثر عیش و عشرت سمجھا جاتا ہے۔
نرمی
narmi
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Antonyms
Common Collocations
- gourmet delicacies
- delicacy of taste
- cultural delicacies
Example Sentences
Sushi is considered a delicacy in many cultures.
سشی کو بہت سی ثقافتوں میں ایک نرمی مانا جاتا ہے۔
Sushi ko bohot si saqafatoun mein aik narmi mana jata hai.
The restaurant is famous for its seafood delicacies.
یہ ریستوراں اپنی سمندری غذا کی نرمی کے لئے مشہور ہے۔
Yeh restaurant apni samandari ghiza ki narmi ke liye mashhoor hai.
In France, truffles are considered a culinary delicacy.
فرانس میں، ٹرفلز کو ایک کھانے کی نرمی سمجھا جاتا ہے۔
France mein, truffles ko aik khanay ki narmi samjha jata hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'delicate' foods that require special handling.
Imagine a beautifully arranged plate of sushi.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
ہر نازک بات کو قبول کرنا ہے محبت میں۔
Har naazuk baat ko qabool karna hai mohabbat mein.
In love, one must accept every delicate matter.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
نرمی میں بڑی طاقت ہے۔
Narmi mein bari taqat hai.
There is great strength in delicacy.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "delicatus" — delicate, luxurious
First known use: 14th century
The word 'delicacy' comes from the Latin 'delicatus', meaning delicate or luxurious, which evolved in Old French before entering English in the late Middle Ages.