das Fingerspitzengefühl

Plural: die no plural
Based on: Spitze
Noun
1.

the tact, refined social skills

(Mental "dexterity" when you have to navigate or diffuse a complex social situation that can blow up easily.)
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How many meanings does the German word 'Fingerspitzengefühl' have?

Fingerspitzengefühl has 1 distinct meaning: 1. the tact, refined social skills.

What is the gender of 'Fingerspitzengefühl'?

das

What is the plural of 'Fingerspitzengefühl'?

die no plural

What is 'Fingerspitzengefühl' related to?

The word 'Fingerspitzengefühl' is related to Spitze.

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