zierlich

/ˈtsiːɐ̯lɪç/

adjective B2

der (masc.) die (fem.) das (neut.)

Underline = a spelling pattern that usually signals that gender.

Adj Register Neutral Era Current Frequency Common Domain General Tone Neutral
Word fingerprint: Register: neutral. Era: current. Frequency: common. Domain: general. Connotation: neutral.

Meaning

  1. delicate, petite

    • Sie ist zierlich gebaut.

      She is slightly built.

Similar words

zart

Close synonyms for something delicately built; zierlich describes a petite, small frame, zart emphasizes softness/fragility.

Practice

1 What does zierlich mean?

2 Fill the gap: Sie ist ___ gebaut.

3 Which fingerprint chart matches zierlich?

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