sensitive
empfindsam – empfindsamer – am empfindsamsten
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sensitive
Reacting strongly to emotions and easily moved; characterized by a pronounced emotional nature. The word can also have a slightly sentimental meaning.
Sie ist ein empfindsamer Mensch und wird von traurigen Filmen schnell gerührt.
She is a sensitive person and is quickly moved by sad films.
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'Empfindsam' is formed from 'empfinden' (to feel) and the suffix '-sam'. The suffix describes a pronounced tendency or quality, so 'empfindsam' refers to a strong capacity for feeling.
Die empfindsame Künstlerin verarbeitet persönliche Erlebnisse in ihren Bildern.
The sensitive artist processes personal experiences in her paintings.
'Empfindsam' is often used with people or expressions referring to their emotional nature, for example 'empfindsamer Mensch' (sensitive person), 'empfindsame Natur' (sensitive nature), or 'empfindsames Gemüt' (sensitive disposition).
Sein empfindsames Gemüt macht ihn besonders aufmerksam für die Sorgen anderer.
His sensitive nature makes him especially attentive to other people's worries.
'Empfindsam' is particularly common in literary, artistic, or reflective texts. It often describes not only empathy, but also an emotional and slightly sentimental attitude.
Der Roman erzählt von einem empfindsamen jungen Mann auf der Suche nach seinem Platz im Leben.
The novel tells the story of a sensitive young man searching for his place in life.
