This is the 13733rd most frequent German word.
empfindlich
Sensitive.
Here, 'empfindlich' means 'delicate' or 'fragile', describing the clock's condition.
Die alte Uhr ist sehr empfindlich und sollte vorsichtig behandelt werden.
The old clock is very delicate and should be handled carefully.
In this context, 'empfindlich' means 'sensitive', referring to the person's reactions to stimuli.
Er reagiert empfindlich auf laute Geräusche.
He reacts sensitively to loud noises.
Here, 'empfindlich' implies 'delicate', highlighting the balanced yet vulnerable state of the ecosystem.