Fein Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Fein" is mainly used as adjective meaning "fine", "exquisite" or "delicate". It is also used as adverb and particle.

Essential properties of "fein"

Its most important properties are:

Properties as Adjective

Regular
  • Comparative: feiner
  • Superlative: am feinsten

Meanings of "fein" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Of superior quality or refined"

"Fein", when used with this meaning, acts as adjective.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Das ist ein feiner Wein.That is a fine wine.
  2. Sie trug ein feines Seidenkleid.She wore a fine silk dress.
  3. Er hat einen feinen Geschmack.He has a refined taste.

2.) "Very small or thin"

"Fein", when used with this meaning, acts as adjective.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Sie schrieb mit einem feinen Bleistift.She wrote with a fine pencil.
  2. Der Sand war sehr fein.The sand was very fine.
  3. Er schnitt das Gemüse in feine Scheiben.He cut the vegetables into fine slices.

3.) "Pleasant, good, or excellent"

"Fein", when used with this meaning, acts as adjective.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Das ist eine feine Sache!That's a nice thing!
  2. Wir hatten einen feinen Abend.We had a nice evening.
  3. Das hast du fein gemacht!You did that well!

4.) "Well or excellently (adverbial)"

"Fein", when used with this meaning, acts as adverb.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Das hast du fein gemacht!You did that well!
  2. Alles läuft fein nach Plan.Everything is running smoothly according to plan.
  3. Die Maschine funktioniert fein.The machine works fine.

5.) "Expression of approval"

"Fein", when used with this meaning, acts as particle.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Fein! Das haben wir geschafft.Great! We managed that.
  2. Fein, dann können wir jetzt anfangen.Good, then we can start now.
  3. Fein, dass du gekommen bist!Great that you came!
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