Translation of "heikel" to English

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Dictionary translations for "heikel"

heikel adjective

delicate [ˈdelɪkɪt] (Subj.)

Der Präsident wollte die heikle Frage nicht beantworten.

The president declined to answer the delicate question.

awkward [ˈɔ:kwəd] (Situation)

fussy [ˈfʌsɪ] (Benehmen)

catchy [ˈkætʃɪ] (Schwierigkeit)

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heikel adverb

delicately

Contexts with "heikel"

Wenn der Chef sich unsere Ausgaben anguckt, kann es echt heikel werden. Er kann zwischen den Zeilen lesen. When the boss checks our expenses it can be pretty dicey. He knows how to read between the lines.

Der Präsident wollte die heikle Frage nicht beantworten. The president declined to answer the delicate question.

Ich habe heikle Themen vermieden. I steered clear of sensitive topics.

Ich befinde mich in einer ziemlich heiklen Lage. I find myself in a rather delicate situation.

Der Präsident wollte auf die heikle Frage nicht antworten. The president declined to answer the delicate question.

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