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“empathetic” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈaɪ̯nˌfyːlzaːm/

Example

Er ist einfühlsamer, als ich dachte.

He is more empathetic than I thought.

Illustration for einfühlsam (empathetic)

How to say “empathetic” in German

“Empathetic” in German is einfühlsam.

Someone senses the mood beneath another person's words and adjusts their response with care.

Full entry for einfühlsam: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with einfühlsam

Die Ärztin gab der Patientin eine einfühlsame Antwort.

The doctor gave the patient an empathetic response.

Tips for using einfühlsam

  • The phrase "einfühlsam auf jemanden eingehen" uses "auf" with the accusative, as in "auf seine Sorgen".

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