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Emotionally sensitive and empathetic; easily moved or hurt by emotional or social influences.
Er ist ein sehr sensibler Mensch und nimmt sich Kritik schnell zu Herzen.
He is a very sensitive person and quickly takes criticism to heart.
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Reacting strongly to external stimuli; delicate or easily irritated. Often refers to body parts, skin, or teeth.
Ich habe sehr sensible Haut und bekomme schnell einen Sonnenbrand.
I have very sensitive skin and get sunburned quickly.
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Referring to a topic or information that is delicate and must be handled with special care and discretion.
Der Umgang mit sensiblen Patientendaten unterliegt strengen Datenschutzregeln.
The handling of sensitive patient data is subject to strict data protection rules.
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In technology, the property of a device or sensor to respond precisely even to very small changes or slight influences.
Das Messgerät ist so sensibel, dass es winzigste Temperaturschwankungen erfasst.
The measuring device is so sensitive that it detects the tiniest temperature fluctuations.
Careful: 'sensibel' means 'sensitive' in English. The English word 'sensible' (reasonable, practical) is 'vernünftig' in German. This is a very common mistake.
Sei bitte vorsichtig mit deiner Kritik, sie ist sehr sensibel.
Please be careful with your criticism; she is very sensitive.
The related noun is 'die Sensibilität' (sensitivity). It describes the quality of being empathetic or sensitive.
Im Umgang mit den Patienten ist hohe Sensibilität gefragt.
A high degree of sensitivity is required when dealing with patients.
In connection with information, 'sensibel' (sensitive) means that it is confidential and must be handled with care. Common combinations are 'sensible Daten' (sensitive data), 'sensible Informationen' (sensitive information), and 'ein sensibles Thema' (a sensitive topic).
Der Schutz sensibler Patientendaten hat höchste Priorität.
The protection of sensitive patient data is the highest priority.
When it comes to the body, 'sensibel' (sensitive) describes a strong reaction to external stimuli. Typical examples are 'sensible Haut' (sensitive skin), 'sensible Zähne' (sensitive teeth), or 'sensible Augen' (sensitive eyes).
Diese Zahnpasta wurde speziell für sensible Zähne entwickelt.
This toothpaste was developed especially for sensitive teeth.
The exact meaning of 'sensibel' (sensitive) depends on the noun it describes. A 'sensibler Mensch' is emotionally sensitive, 'sensible Haut' is easily irritated, and 'sensible Daten' are confidential.
Er ist ein sehr sensibler Mensch, der schnell verletzt ist.
He is a very sensitive person who is easily hurt.
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Empfindlich and sensibel can both describe emotional vulnerability. Empfindlich mainly emphasizes that someone is easily offended or hurt; sensibel can additionally mean that someone is highly perceptive of feelings and social cues. Empfindlich fits someone who is easily offended, while sensibel is more appropriate for emotional sensitivity and empathy.
Lea ist sensibel und merkt sofort, wenn ihre Kollegin traurig ist.
Lea is sensitive and immediately notices when her colleague is sad.
Lea ist empfindlich und fühlt sich schon durch kleine Kritik verletzt.
Lea is sensitive and feels hurt even by minor criticism.
