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subtil

subtle

Meaning of subtil

Deutsch

fein und kaum merklich, z. B. eine leise Farbe oder ein leichter Duft

中文

不张扬、不引人注目的

subtle

Pronunciation

German
[zʊpˈtiːl]
German (Germany)

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What's the difference between subtil, zurückgenommen, unauffällig, sensibel, dezent, and diskret

🇩🇪German

Muted, restrained, intentionally not expressive; often used for style, colors, or presentation.

C1often
U
🇩🇪German
unauffällig

Inconspicuous, not standing out; can be neutral or desirable in contexts of appearance and behavior.

C1very often
🇩🇪German

Sensitive, easily affected by emotions, impressions, or criticism.

C1very often

Advanced: broader words

🇩🇪German

Subdued, understated, not flashy or attention-seeking.

C1often
D
🇩🇪German
diskret

Reserved in behavior, tactful, careful not to draw attention.

C1often

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subtil belongs to the topic "Style and Taste →". Start with a short set of 5 words so the word is easier to remember in context.

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What does subtil mean?

not obvious; delicate and understated, like a soft colour

How do you pronounce subtil?

subtil is pronounced [zʊpˈtiːl].

Is subtil part of Style and Taste vocabulary?

Yes, subtil (subtle) can be learned in the Style and Taste topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is subtil part of Clothing and Fashion vocabulary?

Yes, subtil (subtle) can be learned in the Clothing and Fashion topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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