feinfühlig

sensitive, tactful, empathetic

English translations

  1. 01

    sensitive

  2. 02

    subtle

  3. 03

    perceptive

Word details

German meaning
Feinfühlig bedeutet, dass jemand sehr empfindsam und aufmerksam auf die Gefühle anderer reagiert.
English meaning
sensitive
Synonym
einfühlsam, sensibel
German example
Sie ist eine sehr feinfühlige Person und merkt sofort, wenn jemand traurig ist.
English example
She is a very sensitive person and immediately notices when someone is sad.
Comparative
feinfühligerSuperlative: am feinfühligsten

Example sentences with “feinfühlig”

  1. Sie war sehr feinfühlig in dieser schwierigen Situation. (She was very sensitive in this difficult situation.)

Frequently asked questions

Is 'feinfühlig' a compliment?

Yes, it describes someone who has a good sense of how others feel and acts with tact.