empfindlich

sensitive; delicate

English translations

  1. 01

    sensitive

  2. 02

    delicate

  3. 03

    susceptible

Word details

German meaning
Leicht beeinflussbar oder verletzlich; sensibel.
English meaning
Sensitive
Synonym
sensibel, zart
German example
Sie ist sehr empfindlich.
English example
She is very sensitive.
Comparative
empfindlicherSuperlative: am empfindlichsten

Example sentences with “empfindlich”

  1. Meine Haut ist sehr empfindlich. (My skin is very sensitive.)

Frequently asked questions

Is 'empfindlich' the same as 'sensibel'?

They overlap, but 'empfindlich' is often used for physical sensitivity (skin, cold, etc.).