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empathisch

empathetic, empathic

adjective em-PAA-tish Rare
Descriptions & Qualities Personality

Origin: from Greek empatheia (feeling into), via English empathy

Also means

showing deep understanding of others' feelings

Usage Note

empathisch is a modern, slightly formal word for the ability to feel with others — now common in psychology and everyday speech. More precise than mitfühlend (compassionate) and einfühlsam (sensitive): empathisch zuhören — to listen empathetically.

Examples

"Als empathische Ärztin nahm sie sich immer Zeit, den Sorgen ihrer Patienten wirklich zuzuhören."

Natural Translation

As an empathetic doctor she always took time to truly listen to her patients' worries.

Literal Translation

As empathetic doctor took she herself always time, the worries of her patients truly to listen.

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