sensibel

sensibeler · am sensibelsten
Based on: *sent-
Adjective
1.

sensitive

(Mostly used for people, and mainly (but not only) for psychology. Does NOT mean "sensible")
Examples
  • "Warum ist Maria denn auf einmal so böse?""Ach die ist ein bisschen sensibel, was ihre Figur angeht."
  • "Why is Maria so pissed all of a sudden.""Oh, she's a little sensitive when it comes to her physique."
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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 'sensibel' have?

sensibel has 1 distinct meaning: 1. sensitive.

What is the comparative and superlative of 'sensibel'?

comparative: sensibeler / superlative: am sensibelsten

What is 'sensibel' related to?

The word 'sensibel' is related to *sent-.

Where can I learn more about 'sensibel'?

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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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