adjectiveadverb
feinfühlig
sensitive
The German word "feinfühlig" is an adjective meaning "sensitive" or "empathetic".
- It is made of two parts:
- fein = fine, delicate
- fühlig (from the verb fühlen = to feel) = sensitive or feeling
Similar words:
- einfühlsam (empathetic)
- sensibel (sensitive)
- zartfühlend (tactful)
Differences:
- Feinfühlig emphasizes delicate sensory or emotional sensitivity.
- Einfühlsam stresses the ability to understand and share others’ feelings (empathy).
- Sensibel can refer more broadly to physical or emotional sensitivity, sometimes implying vulnerability.
- Zartfühlend highlights careful, gentle handling, often in social contexts.
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Examples
Sie ist sehr feinfühlig.adjective
She is very sensitive.
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