sensibel
Translation
sensitive
Examples
Er ist ein sehr sensibler Mensch.
He is a very sensitive person.
Meine Haut ist sehr sensibel.
My skin is very sensitive.
Grammar Patterns
as adjective + noun: sensitive ... Ein sensibler Künstler.
sensibel auf+4: sensitive to sth. Er reagiert sensibel auf Kritik.
Similar Words
Synonyms: empfindlich, feinfühlig; Antonyms: unsensibel, robust
Etymology
From Latin 'sensibilis' (perceptible by the senses).
Memory Tips
False friend alert! It looks like 'sensible' but means 'sensitive'. Think of your 'senses' being 'able' to feel things easily.