How is the word fragile translated from German to English

English translation
fragile
adjective

Leicht zerbrechlich oder empfindlich, sowohl im wörtlichen als auch im übertragenen Sinn.

Easily broken or delicate, both literally and figuratively.

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  • Eine fragile Partnerschaft erfordert Transparenz, Zurückhaltung und konsequente Umsetzung. — A fragile partnership requires transparency, restraint, and consistent follow-through.

  • Warum wirkt die fragile Vase so wertvoll? — Why does the fragile vase seem so valuable?

  • Berühre die fragile Figur nicht so grob! — Don't touch the fragile figurine so roughly!

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