Feingefühl
/ˈfaɪnɡəfyːl/
das
noun
B2
der (masc.) die (fem.) das (neut.)
Underline = a spelling pattern that usually signals that gender.
Meaning
Made of
- fein fine
- Gefühl feeling
Similar words
Feingefühl ("fine feeling") is a general character trait — being sensitive and tactful as a person. Fingerspitzengefühl is narrower and more practical: the situational skill of handling one specific delicate moment exactly right, whether or not you're a generally sensitive person.
Practice
1 What does Feingefühl mean?
tact, sensitivity
2 Fill the gap: Sie reagierte mit viel ___.
Full sentence: Sie reagierte mit viel Feingefühl. (She reacted with great tact.)
3 Which fingerprint chart matches Feingefühl?
Feingefühl: neutral register, common frequency, general domain, neutral connotation.
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