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 |