sensible
Translation
sensitive, delicate, touchy
Examples
Er ist ein sehr sensibler Mensch.
He is a very sensitive person.
Meine Haut ist sehr sensible.
My skin is very sensitive.
Das ist ein sensibles Thema.
That is a sensitive topic.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) sensitive (noun) A sensitive person needs a lot of understanding.
Similar Words
Synonyms: empfindlich, feinfühlig; Antonyms: unsensibel, robust
Etymology
Derived from the Latin word 'sensibilis,' meaning 'perceptible by the senses.'
Memory Tips
Be careful: this is a 'false friend.' German 'sensible' means 'sensitive,' not 'sensible.' The German word for 'sensible' is 'vernünftig.'