No. 13,734 in German
empfänglicher
More receptive or more susceptible.
In a sentence
Menschen, die oft meditieren, sind empfänglicher für positive Gedanken.
People who meditate often are more receptive to positive thoughts.
Used to describe a higher tendency or openness towards something, in this case, thoughts.
Kinder sind empfänglicher für neue Sprachen als Erwachsene.
Children are more receptive to learning new languages than adults.
Here, 'empfänglicher' indicates an increased ability or predisposition towards acquiring something, specifically languages.
Empfänglicher Boden sorgt für ein besseres Wachstum von Pflanzen.
Receptive soil ensures better growth of plants.
Refers here to soil being more suitable or conducive to nurturing plant growth.
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