sensibilisieren
Translation
to sensitize, to make aware, to raise awareness
Examples
Wir müssen die Öffentlichkeit für das Problem sensibilisieren.
We must sensitize the public to the problem.
Der Kurs soll für kulturelle Unterschiede sensibilisieren.
The course is intended to sensitize people to cultural differences.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) ((for/to sth.)) to sensitize (sb.) to (sth.) We must sensitize people to the environment.
Similar Words
Synonyms: aufmerksam machen, bewusst machen
Etymology
From 'sensibel' (sensitive) + the verb suffix '-isieren' (to make). Literally 'to make sensitive'. Cognate with English 'sensitize'.
Memory Tips
It looks and sounds very similar to the English 'sensitize'. Think of making someone's 'senses' more aware.