No. 13,733 in German
empfindlich
Sensitive.
In a sentence
Die alte Uhr ist sehr empfindlich und sollte vorsichtig behandelt werden.
The old clock is very delicate and should be handled carefully.
Here, 'empfindlich' means 'delicate' or 'fragile', describing the clock's condition.
Er reagiert empfindlich auf laute Geräusche.
He reacts sensitively to loud noises.
In this context, 'empfindlich' means 'sensitive', referring to the person's reactions to stimuli.
Das empfindliche Gleichgewicht des Ökosystems wurde gestört.
The delicate balance of the ecosystem was disturbed.
Here, 'empfindlich' implies 'delicate', highlighting the balanced yet vulnerable state of the ecosystem.
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