# heikel

heikel is a German adjective meaning “delicate”. Forms: heikler, am heikelsten.

## Forms

- Comparative: heikler
- Superlative: am heikelsten

## In other languages

- Русский: скользкий, ненадёжный

## Meanings

1. delicate (requiring careful handling)
2. _Austria_ picky, choosy
3. fussy; particular
   - Sei nicht so heikel!

## Examples

- Ich befinde mich in einer ziemlich heiklen Lage. — I find myself in a rather delicate situation.
- Das ist ein heikles Thema. — That's a touchy issue.
- Das ist ja eine ziemlich heikle Situation. — It's quite a tricky situation.
- Es ist ein heikles Problem. — It's a delicate problem.
- Er bemühte sich, heikle Themen zu umgehen. — He tried to avoid sensitive subjects.

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