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diplomatic / tactful
Acting or phrased in a tactful and skillful way in order to avoid conflicts or unpleasant situations.
Er hat die heikle Frage sehr diplomatisch beantwortet, ohne jemanden zu verletzen.
He answered the delicate question very diplomatically, without hurting anyone.
diplomatic
Relating to diplomacy, that is, relations between states and the work of diplomats.
Die diplomatischen Beziehungen zwischen den beiden Ländern haben sich verbessert.
Diplomatic relations between the two countries have improved.
The adjective 'diplomatisch' belongs to the word family of 'der Diplomat' (the diplomat) and 'die Diplomatie' (diplomacy). A diplomat represents their country (meaning 2) and has to negotiate tactfully and skillfully while doing so (meaning 1).
Ein guter Diplomat findet immer die richtigen Worte.
A good diplomat always finds the right words.
You can distinguish the two meanings well from context. If it is about politics, states, and international relations, the political meaning is intended. If it is about personal behavior and communication, 'taktvoll' (tactful) is meant.
Die beiden Länder suchen nach einer diplomatischen Lösung für den Konflikt.
The two countries are looking for a diplomatic solution to the conflict.
In the meaning 'taktvoll' (tactful), 'diplomatisch' often describes the manner of communication. Common combinations are 'eine diplomatische Antwort' (a diplomatic answer), 'sich diplomatisch ausdrücken' (to express oneself diplomatically), or 'eine diplomatische Formulierung' (a diplomatic phrasing).
Auf die unangenehme Frage fand sie eine sehr diplomatische Antwort.
She found a very diplomatic answer to the unpleasant question.
In a political context, 'diplomatisch' is part of many fixed terms. These include, for example, 'diplomatische Immunität' (diplomatic immunity), 'das diplomatische Korps' (the diplomatic corps), or 'diplomatische Vertretung' (diplomatic mission/embassy).
Als Diplomat genießt er diplomatische Immunität im Gastland.
As a diplomat, he enjoys diplomatic immunity in the host country.
political
Politisch and diplomatisch can both describe a decision intended to avoid conflicts. Politisch emphasizes strategic consideration of interests or possible reactions; diplomatisch refers to tactful dealings with people. For the choice itself, politisch is the better fit; for cautious wording, diplomatisch is more appropriate.
Der Bürgermeister erklärte den Kompromiss diplomatisch, damit sich keine wichtige Gruppe angegriffen fühlte.
The mayor explained the compromise diplomatically so that no important group would feel attacked.
Der Bürgermeister wählte aus politischen Gründen einen Kompromiss, damit keine wichtige Gruppe absprang.
The mayor chose a compromise for political reasons so that no important group would withdraw its support.
