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heikel

B2

delicate / tricky / difficult

English meaning
delicate / tricky / difficult

heikel in a sentence

Das ist eine heikel Situation für alle.

This is a delicate situation for everyone.

Comparative and superlative

heikel heikler am heikelsten

Where heikel comes from

Woher das Wort mit der Bedeutung „schwierig, kritisch“ stammt, ist nicht sicher geklärt

Words that go with heikel

Questions about heikel

What is the comparative of heikel?

heikel → heikler → am heikelsten.

What does heikel mean in English?

heikel means "delicate / tricky / difficult". For example: "Das ist eine heikel Situation für alle." — "This is a delicate situation for everyone."

What level is heikel in German?

heikel is a B2 word — b2 — upper-intermediate.

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