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Feingefühl

sensitivity, tact, delicacy of feeling

noun FYNE-geh-fuehl Rare
Mind & Emotions Personality

Usage Note

Feingefühl refers to a refined sensitivity in social or emotional situations. It implies perceiving nuance that others miss. Often used with soziales or emotionales Feingefühl; the compound Fingerspitzengefühl is more colloquial and suggests practical tact.

Examples

"Für dieses Gespräch braucht man viel Feingefühl."

Natural Translation

This conversation requires a great deal of sensitivity.

Literal Translation

For this conversation one needs much fine-feeling.

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