fein
Translation
fine, delicate, subtle, nice
Examples
Das ist ein feiner Stoff.
That is a fine fabric.
Sie hat ein feines Gehör.
She has a fine sense of hearing.
Das hast du fein gemacht.
You did that nicely.
Grammar Patterns
as a predicative adjective: good, nice Das hast du fein gemacht.
as an attributive adjective: high-quality, subtle Das ist ein feiner Unterschied.
Similar Words
Synonyms: zart (delicate), delikat (delicate), gut (good); Antonyms: grob (coarse), rau (rough)
Etymology
From Old High German 'fīn' (refined), related to French 'fin'.
Memory Tips
Think of the English word 'fine', as in 'fine art' or 'fine dining'. It conveys a sense of high quality or delicacy.