fein
Translation
fine, delicate, nice, subtle
Examples
Das ist ein feines Tuch.
That is a fine cloth.
Sie hat ein feines Gespür für Mode.
She has a fine sense for fashion.
Das hast du fein gemacht.
You did that nicely.
Grammar Patterns
attributive: ((fein)) + Noun a fine... ein feines Tuch
predicative: to be/taste/etc. ((fein)) to be/taste nice Das Essen schmeckt fein.
Similar Words
zart (delicate), elegant (elegant); Antonyms: grob (coarse, rough)
Etymology
From Old French 'fin', meaning 'perfected, of highest quality'. It is a direct cognate of the English word 'fine'.
Memory Tips
It sounds and means almost exactly the same as the English word 'fine'. Just remember it can also mean delicate or subtle.