German-English translation for "heikel"

"heikel" English translation

heikel
[ˈhaikəl]Adjektiv | adjective adj <heikler; heikelst>

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difficult, delicate, awkward, ticklish, tricky fussy, particular, hard to please particular, fussy squeamish
  • difficult
    heikel Frage, Lage, Sache etc
    delicate
    heikel Frage, Lage, Sache etc
    awkward
    heikel Frage, Lage, Sache etc
    ticklish
    heikel Frage, Lage, Sache etc
    tricky
    heikel Frage, Lage, Sache etc
    heikel Frage, Lage, Sache etc
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  • particular
    heikel sehr genau, anspruchsvoll
    fussy
    heikel sehr genau, anspruchsvoll
    heikel sehr genau, anspruchsvoll
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  • squeamish
    heikel empfindlich
    heikel empfindlich
In such a sensitive matter, boldness and prudence should go hand in hand.
In einer so heiklen Frage müssen Kühnheit und Umsicht Hand in Hand gehen.
Source: Europarl
However, I understand that this is a very sensitive issue.
Mir ist jedoch klar, dass dies ein heikles Thema ist.
Source: Europarl
It is precisely because this is such a crucial issue that I should like to make two comments.
Eben weil es sich um ein heikles Thema handelt, möchte ich zwei Bemerkungen machen.
Source: Europarl
It is a delicate matter when a Socialist from Austria does this, but by no means urgent.
Das ist heikel, wenn das ein Sozialist aus Österreich macht, aber keinesfalls dringlich.
Source: Europarl
This is a sensitive issue which calls for diplomatic collaboration.
Es handelt sich hier also um ein heikles Thema, das einen pfeilerübergreifenden Ansatz erfordert.
Source: Europarl
The tougher problem will be how to raise revenue.
Das heiklere Problem ist jedoch die Erhöhung der staatlichen Einnahmen.
Source: News-Commentary
The most negative aspect, however, seems to be the financing.
Doch der heikelste Punkt ist unserer Meinung nach die Finanzierung.
Source: Europarl
Nevertheless, I recognise this is a very sensitive question.
Mir ist jedoch klar, daß dies ein heikles Thema ist.
Source: Europarl
For the rest of the world, economic maneuvering would be tricky.
Für den Rest der Welt wäre ein ökonomisches Herummanövrieren heikel.
Source: News-Commentary
These are delicate issues of conceptual analysis.
Heikle Fragen wie diese bedürfen der konzeptionellen Analyse.
Source: News-Commentary
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