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's pronounced and means almost the same as 'fine' in English. Remember it can also describe something delicate or subtle.