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delicate

intermediateB2

/ˈdɛlɪkɪt/ · del-i-cate

Very fine in texture or structure; easily broken or damaged.

Meanings

adjectiveformal

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

Synonyms

fragiletenderfineنازکعمدہبہت باریک

Antonyms

ruggedstrongdurableمضبوطکٹھوربہت سخت

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.

Easily Confused With

delicious:Delicate refers to fragility or finesse, while delicious refers to taste.

Word Family

delicately
adverbنرم طریقے سے
delicateness
nounنرمی

See Also

💡 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.