das Fingerspitzengefühl
Translation
intuitive feeling, tact, sensitivity, finesse
Examples
Er hat viel Fingerspitzengefühl.
He has a lot of tact.
Das erfordert Fingerspitzengefühl.
That requires sensitivity.
Grammar Patterns
to have Fingerspitzengefühl to have tact He has a lot of Fingerspitzengefühl.
to require Fingerspitzengefühl to require sensitivity This situation requires Fingerspitzengefühl.
Similar Words
Synonyms: das Taktgefühl (tactfulness), das Einfühlungsvermögen (empathy), die Sensibilität (sensitivity)
Etymology
A compound of 'Finger' (finger) + 'Spitze' (tip) + 'Gefühl' (feeling). Literally 'fingertip feeling'.
Memory Tips
Imagine the delicate sense of touch in your fingertips, applied to a social or difficult situation.