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Annette Pfeil
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German Word of the Week: Fingerspitzengefühl 🤏✨ Have you ever known exactly what to say or do in a delicate situation? In German, we call that Fingerspitzengefühl. Literally, it means “fingertip feeling,” but it describes something much more subtle: having tact, sensitivity, and an instinct for handling a situation just right. For example: „Sie hat viel Fingerspitzengefühl.“ ➡️ “She has a great deal of tact and sensitivity.” It's one of those German words that can express an entire idea in just one word. 😊 Is there a similar expression in your language?
Sep 3, 2026 5:08 PM

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