delicate
intermediateB2/ˈdɛlɪkɪt/ · del-i-cate
Very fine in texture or structure; easily broken or damaged.
Meanings
Very fine in texture or structure; easily broken or damaged.
بہت عمدہ ساخت یا بناوٹ کی چیز؛ جو آسانی سے ٹوٹ سکتی ہے یا نقصان پہنچ سکتا ہے۔
نرم
narm
Common Collocations
- delicate balance
- delicate situation
- delicate taste
Example Sentences
The delicate glass vase shattered into a million pieces.
یہ نرم شیشے کا گلدان لاکھوں ٹکڑوں میں ٹوٹ گیا۔
Yeh narm sheeshe ka guldhaan laakhon tukron mein toot gaya.
She has a delicate touch when painting.
اس کا پینٹنگ کرتے وقت نرم ہاتھ ہوتا ہے۔
Us ka painting karte waqt narm haath hota hai.
The flower's delicate petals were damaged by the rain.
پھول کے نرم پتے بارش سے خراب ہو گئے۔
Phool ke narm pate baarish se kharab ho gaye.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of delicate fabric that is easily torn.
A fine lace fabric gently swaying in the wind.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
عشق کی نرمیاں، آہوں کی نرمی، یہ دل کی کچھ باریکیاں ہیں
Ishq ki narmiyan, aahon ki narmi, yeh dil ki kuch bareekiyan hain
The tenderness of love, the gentleness of sighs, these are the subtle nuances of the heart.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
نرم دلی سے کام لینا، بڑا کام ہوتا ہے
Narm dili se kaam lena, bara kaam hota hai
Dealing with tenderness often yields great results.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "delicatus" — delicate, dainty
First known use: 14th century
The term 'delicate' has evolved from Latin, denoting something that is tender or fragile.