sensibel

sensitive

Intermediate Adjective
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Pronunciation

/zɛnˈziːbl̩/

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Cultural Note

Unlike English 'sensible' (which means 'vernünftig' in German), sensibel means 'sensitive.' This is a common false friend that trips up English speakers. Being sensibel can be either a compliment or a criticism depending on context.

📝 Example Sentences

Er ist ein sehr sensibler Mensch.

He is a very sensitive person.

Du bist so sensibel, das liebe ich an dir.

You are so sensitive, I love that about you.

Das Thema ist sehr sensibel.

The topic is very sensitive.

📊 Adjective Forms

Gender Form
base sensibel
comparative sensibler
predicative sensibel
superlative am sensibelsten
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