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feinfühlig

sensitive

adjective FYN-fue-likh Rare

Also means

tactful

Usage Note

feinfühlig combines fein (fine) and fühlen (to feel) to describe emotional sensitivity and tact toward others, as in eine feinfühlige Reaktion. It is a compliment, unlike empfindlich (touchy).

Examples

"Der Arzt ging feinfühlig auf ihre Ängste ein."

Natural Translation

The doctor responded sensitively to her fears.

Literal Translation

The doctor went sensitively on her fears in.

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