This is the 14844th most frequent German word.
raffiniert
"Raffiniert" means "ingenious," "sophisticated," or "clever" in English, depending on context.
Here, 'raffinierte' describes a method as being sophisticated or well thought-out, highlighting its ingenuity.
Er hat eine sehr raffinierte Methode entwickelt, um das Problem zu lösen.
He developed a very refined method to solve the problem.
In this context, 'raffiniert' characterizes the food as being prepared in a very refined and skilful manner.
Das Essen im Restaurant war sehr raffiniert zubereitet.
The food at the restaurant was very exquisitely prepared.
Here, 'raffiniert' is used to describe a plan as clever and tactical, suggesting intelligence and strategic thinking.