Delikadesa (en. Delicacy)

de-li-ka-de-sa

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A characteristic of being delicate or attentive to details.

Delicacy is important in communicating with people.

Ang delikadesa ay mahalaga sa pakikipag-usap sa mga tao.

Carefulness in choosing words or actions.

Delicacy is necessary when giving criticisms.

Kailangan ang delikadesa sa pagbibigay ng mga kritisismo.

The ability to feel the emotions of others.

The delicacy in his speech showed his compassion.

Ang delikadesa sa kanyang pagsasalita ay nagpakita ng kanyang malasakit.

From the Spanish word 'delicadeza' meaning 'delicate' or 'fineness'.

delicacy in communication

Carefulness in what one says to others.

delikadesa sa pakikipag-usap

delicate behavior

Carefulness and gentility in actions and demeanor.

delikadesang pag-uugali

integrity

An aspect of delicacy referring to honesty and propriety in behavior.

integridad

tact

Being skilled in communication and understanding situations.

taktika

discreet or classy behavior

Even though she was teased right in front of him, she still showed discretion.

Kahit na harap-harapan na siyang tinukso, nagpakita pa rin siya ng delikadesa.

having a sense of properness

You need to have a sense of properness when talking to elders.

Kailangan may delikadesa ka sa pag-uusap sa mga matatanda.

being mindful of societal norms

Sometimes, the lack of discretion becomes the cause of conflicts.

Minsan, ang kakulangan sa delikadesa ang nagiging dahilan ng mga alitan.

maintaining dignity in challenging situations

Whatever happens, he showed dignity in his decision.

Kahit anong mangyari, ipinakita niya ang delikadesa sa kanyang desisyon.