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elusive
01
schwer fassbar, schwer zu fangen
difficult to catch or capture
Example
The elusive fox darted through the underbrush, impossible to catch.
He spent hours chasing the elusive butterfly, but it always flew just out of reach.
Example
The concept of true happiness is elusive, difficult to describe clearly.
His feelings for her were elusive, making it hard for him to express them.
03
schwer fassbar, unergründlich
difficult to grasp mentally
Example
The concept of time felt elusive, slipping away no matter how hard they tried to focus.
The meaning behind her words was elusive, leaving him wondering what she truly meant.
04
schwer fassbar, flüchtig
(of an idea, quality, etc.) difficult to define, describe, or fully comprehend
Example
The meaning behind the artwork had an elusive quality that left viewers pondering its message.
Die Bedeutung hinter dem Kunstwerk hatte eine schwer fassbare Qualität, die die Betrachter über ihre Botschaft nachdenken ließ.
For me, the poem has an elusive charm that I ca n't quite put into words.
Für mich hat das Gedicht einen schwer fassbaren Charme, den ich nicht ganz in Worte fassen kann.
05
schwierig fassbar, unerreichbar
tending to evade grasp or pursuit, remaining out of reach despite persistent effort
Example
The sunset ’s elusive beauty changed from one moment to the next, never allowing a single picture to capture its full glory.
The athlete ’s dream of winning an Olympic gold medal seemed increasingly elusive as injuries took their toll.
