raffiniert
Translation
sophisticated, refined, cunning, subtle
Examples
Das ist ein sehr raffiniertes Gericht.
That is a very sophisticated dish.
Er hat einen raffinierten Plan.
He has a cunning plan.
Raffinierter Zucker ist nicht gesund.
Refined sugar is not healthy.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) is refined/sophisticated ((sth.)) is refined/sophisticated The design is very sophisticated.
a refined/cunning ((noun)) a refined/cunning ((noun)) He made a cunning move.
Similar Words
Synonyms: ausgeklügelt (elaborate), subtil (subtle), schlau (clever); Antonyms: einfach (simple), primitiv (primitive), grob (coarse)
Etymology
From French 'raffiner' (to refine). Related to the English word 'refine'.
Memory Tips
Think of an oil 'refinery' (Raffinerie) which produces a 'refined' (raffiniert) product. The word can be positive (sophisticated) or negative (cunning).