English–German
“sensitive” in German
Pronunciation
IPA/zɛnˈziːbəl/
Example
Sie ist sensibler als ich.
She is more sensitive than I am.
How to say “sensitive” in German
“Sensitive” in German is sensibel.
A person whose emotional skin is thin, so criticism, moods, or strong impressions reach them quickly and can hurt.
Example sentences with sensibel
In Meetings ist sie sensibel gegenüber persönlichen Kommentaren.
In meetings, she is sensitive to personal comments.
Tips for using sensibel
- German sensibel usually means emotionally or physically sensitive, whereas English sensible usually means practical or reasonable.
Other German words for “sensitive”
Sie hat eine empfindliche Haut.
She has sensitive skin.