Heikel Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Heikel" is used as adjective with the meaning of "delicate", "tricky" or "sensitive".

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

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Difficult, delicate, or tricky, requiring careful handling"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Situation ist heikel und erfordert Vorsicht.The situation is delicate and requires caution.
  2. Er fand sich in einer heiklen Lage wieder.He found himself in a tricky situation.
  3. Das Thema ist politisch heikel.The topic is politically sensitive.

2.) "Fussy, picky, or fastidious about tastes/preferences"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Sie ist beim Essen sehr heikel.She is very fussy about food.
  2. Er ist heikel bei der Auswahl seiner Kleidung.He is picky about choosing his clothes.
  3. Kinder können manchmal heikel sein, was Gemüse betrifft.Children can sometimes be fussy when it comes to vegetables.
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