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    Delikada (en. Delicate)

    de-li-ka-da

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    adjective
    Capable of being easily broken or hurt.
    The delicate flower needs careful nurturing.
    Ang delikada na bulaklak ay kailangan ng maingat na pag-aalaga.
    Requires special care or attention.
    This issue is delicate, so we must conduct a careful examination.
    Ang usaping ito ay delikada, kaya dapat tayong magsagawa ng maingat na pagsusuri.
    A characteristic of being sensitive or fragile.
    He has a delicate nature, so we should be careful with our words.
    Siya ay may delikada na ugali, kung kaya't dapat tayong maging maingat sa ating mga salita.

    Etymology

    Derived from the Spanish word 'delicado'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    the situation is delicate
    This situation is sensitive and requires careful consideration.
    delikada ang sitwasyon

    Related Words

    sensitive
    Indicates having limitations or the need for careful handling.
    maselan
    painful
    Indicates physical or emotional harm.
    masakit

    Slang Meanings

    it's risky
    That's risky, don't get into trouble!
    Delikado yan, huwag kang magpapa-issue!
    the situation is tense
    The situation is tense, it might get chaotic.
    Delikado ang sitwasyon, baka magka-gulo.
    need for caution
    We need caution here, the road is dangerous.
    Kailangan ng caution dito, delikado ang daan.
    dangerous
    What you're doing is dangerous, take care of yourself.
    Delikado na yung ginagawa mo, alagaan mo sarili mo.