die Empfindlichkeiten
Translation
sensitivities, susceptibilities, touchiness, sore spots
Examples
Er hat viele Empfindlichkeiten.
He has many sensitivities.
Man muss auf ihre Empfindlichkeiten Rücksicht nehmen.
You have to be considerate of her sensitivities.
Grammar Patterns
to have ((Empfindlichkeiten)) (to have sensitivities) He has many sensitivities.
to be considerate ((of sb.'s Empfindlichkeiten)) (auf+4 Rücksicht nehmen) You have to be considerate of her sensitivities.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Sensibilität (sensitivity), die Reizbarkeit (irritability); Antonyms: die Unempfindlichkeit (insensitivity)
Etymology
Derived from 'empfinden' (to feel). It's formed from 'empfindlich' (sensitive) and the noun-forming suffix '-keit', indicating a quality or state.
Memory Tips
Imagine someone who 'finds' ('-find-') an 'emotion' ('Emp-') in everything. This leads to 'Empfindlichkeit' or sensitivity.