subtil
Translation
subtle, delicate, refined
Examples
Es gibt einen subtilen Unterschied.
There is a subtle difference.
Seine Kritik war sehr subtil.
His criticism was very subtle.
Sie hat einen subtilen Humor.
She has a subtle sense of humour.
Grammar Patterns
((a/an)) ~((+ending)) ((noun)) a subtle ~ That is a subtle hint.
Similar Words
Synonyms: fein, zart, nuanciert; Antonyms: offensichtlich, grob
Etymology
From Latin 'subtilis' (fine, thin), from 'sub-' (under) + 'tela' (web). Originally meaning as finely woven as a web.
Memory Tips
This is an international word, very similar to the English 'subtle'. The meaning is almost identical.