empfindlich/ɛmˈp͡fɪntlɪç/sensitive; delicate; touchy
empfindlich is a German adjective that means sensitive, delicate, or touchy. It is pronounced /ɛmˈp͡fɪntlɪç/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "empfindlicher" and "empfindlichsten".
Definitions
1.easily emotionally affected; sensitive(person/character)
a.having heightened emotional response
Sie ist sehr empfindlich und nimmt Kritik schnell persönlich.—She is very sensitive and takes criticism personally.
2.reacting strongly or easily to external influences; delicate(physical/technical)
a.easily damaged or affected by something
Das Gerät ist empfindlich gegenüber Feuchtigkeit.—The device is sensitive to moisture.
3.touchy or problematic(social/communication)
a.requiring careful handling due to its delicacy
Das ist ein empfindliches Thema, darüber sollten wir vorsichtig sprechen.—That's a touchy subject; we should talk about it carefully.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | empfindlich |
|---|---|
| Comparative | empfindlicher |
| Superlative | empfindlichsten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "empfindlich" mean in English?
- "empfindlich" means sensitive, delicate, or touchy. It is a German adjective.
- How do you pronounce "empfindlich"?
- "empfindlich" is pronounced /ɛmˈp͡fɪntlɪç/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What are the comparative and superlative of "empfindlich"?
- The comparative of "empfindlich" is "empfindlicher" and the superlative is "empfindlichsten".
- What part of speech is "empfindlich"?
- "empfindlich" is a adjective in German.
