Usage examples of "delicate" in English with translation to German

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He was delicate as a child. Er war als Kind empfindlich.
The president declined to answer the delicate question. Der Präsident wollte die heikle Frage nicht beantworten.
Those who are delicate in health are apt to catch a cold when the cold season sets in. Leute mit einer empfindlichen Gesundheit erkälten sich schnell in der kalten Jahreszeit.
I find myself in a rather delicate situation. Ich befinde mich in einer ziemlich heiklen Lage.
It's a very delicate question. Das ist eine äußerst sensible Frage.
Japanese women tend to look tiny and delicate. Japanische Frauen sehen klein und zierlich aus.
He's been delicate since he was a boy. Er war seit seiner Kindheit zierlich.
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