empfindlich

Based on: empfinden
Adjective #503 Adjective
1.

sensitive, delicate

(Works for people and things. Leans a bit toward being physically fragile and it's part of many compounds.)
Examples
  • Thomas ist, was seine Frisur angeht, ziemlich empfindlich/sensibel. 
  • Thomas is pretty sensitive/spiky when it comes to his hair-do.
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“sensibel vs sensible” – False Friends Explained

The English "sensible" and the German "sensibel" look REALLY similar - but they don't mean the same thing. Today, we'll find out why and how to translate them.

Vocab: sensibel, vernünftig, empfindlich, Empfindlichkeit, merklich, fühlbar, spürbar

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How many meanings does the German word 'empfindlich' have?

empfindlich has 1 distinct meaning: 1. sensitive, delicate.

What is 'empfindlich' related to?

The word 'empfindlich' is related to empfinden.

Where can I learn more about 'empfindlich'?

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“sensibel vs sensible” – False Friends Explained
The English "sensible" and the German "sensibel" look REALLY similar - but they don't mean the same thing. Today, we'll find out why and how to translate them.
Vocab: sensibel, vernünftig, empfindlich, Empfindlichkeit, merklich, fühlbar, spürbar
Read article