English–Korean

“sensitivity” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationkamsuseong

Example

아이들은 감수성이 강해서 작은 일에도 크게 기뻐한다.a i deu reun kam su seong i kang hae seo cha geun i re do keu ge ki ppeo han da

Children have strong feelings, so even small things make them very happy.

Illustration for 감수성 (sensitivity)

How to say “sensitivity” in Korean

“Sensitivity” in Korean is 감수성 (kamsuseong).

A mind that notices subtle feelings and moods and responds to them deeply.

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

Example sentences with 감수성

독서로 감수성을 기르는 것이 중요하다.tok sseo ro kam su seong eul ki reu neun keo si chung yo ha da

It is important to cultivate sensitivity through reading.

Tips for using 감수성

  • In Korean, this word often sounds complimentary for emotional or artistic responsiveness, while English sensitivity can sometimes suggest being easily hurt.

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