Sensibleren

Sensibleren is a Dutch neologism that would denote the process of becoming more sensitive, or of increasing sensitivity in a person, organization, or system. Because it is not documented in major Dutch dictionaries, it is best regarded as informal or experimental coinage rather than a standard verb. The form appears to be built from the base sensibel (sensitive) with the productive verb suffix -eren, in analogy with other Dutch verbs that express a deliberate change of state.

Etymology and related forms: The term is discussed in the context of awareness-raising and social sensitivity. The more established term in standard Dutch for the same idea is sensibiliseren, or zich sensibiliseren voor iets (to sensitize oneself to something). In formal use, sensibiliseren is typically preferred; sensibleren remains nonstandard and largely confined to informal or experimental speech.

Usage and context: In informal discourse, sensibleren may appear in sentences such as: Het programma is bedoeld om medewerkers sensibleren voor inclusie. However, such usage is scarce and can be judged noncanonical. Many speakers prefer sensibiliseren or zich bewust worden van een onderwerp.

See also: sensibiliseren, sensibilisering, bewustwording, gevoeligheid, gevoelig maken.