hauchfein
paper-thin
The German word "hauchfein" is an adjective that means "rarefied" or "very fine" (literally "breath-fine"). It is composed of "Hauch," meaning "breath" or "whiff," and "fein," meaning "fine" or "delicate." "Hauchfein" is often used to describe something that is extremely delicate, ethereal, or subtle, such as light fabric, thin textures, or delicate flavors.
Similar words in German include "zart" (tender or delicate) and "ungeeignet" (impractical or faint). However, "zart" generally conveys a sense of tenderness, while "hauchfein" emphasizes an extreme fineness or delicacy. "Ungearbeitet" doesn't convey any direct similarity in meaning.
Make “hauchfein” part of your vocabulary.
Build your German vocabulary with flashcards, audio and spaced repetition.
Examples
Die Scheibe war hauchfein im Laden geschnitten.adjective
The slice was cut paper-thin in the shop.
Keep exploring German
Learn words from the content you love.
Add words from websites, books and videos, then remember them with spaced repetition (SRS).
Scan for iPhone & iPad