Similar words
zart
Close synonyms for something delicate; filigran emphasizes intricate, fine detail, zart emphasizes softness and fragility.
Similar in other languages
Spanish
exquisito
Close — delicate, filigree relates to exquisite (exquisito).
Spanish
etéreo
Close, figuratively — delicate relates to ethereal (etéreo).
Practice
1 What does filigran mean?
delicate, filigree
2 Fill the gap: Das Muster ist ___.
Full sentence: Das Muster ist filigran. (The pattern is delicate.)
3 Which fingerprint chart matches filigran?
filigran: neutral register, academic frequency, general domain, neutral connotation.