sensibler

Sensibler is the comparative form of the German adjective sensibel, meaning “more sensitive.” It is used to describe a higher degree of sensitivity in people, animals, objects, or systems, whether emotional, perceptual, or physical.

Etymology and usage: sensibel comes from the Latin sensibilis and has entered German via French. The comparative form is sensibler, and it agrees with the noun it modifies. Examples: ein sensibler Mensch, eine sensiblere Person, er ist sensibler als sie. In attributive position the ending changes with gender and case, while predicative use often follows the pattern “ist sensibler” (das Sensorfeld ist sensibler).

Nuance and distinctions: sensibel commonly points to emotional responsiveness or keen perception. It can describe someone who is easily affected by feelings or by external stimuli. The term is broader than empfindlich, which more often indicates physical fragility or extreme susceptibility, or someone who is easily offended. In scientific or technical language, sensibel can refer to sensitivity in sensors or measurement systems, where a higher sensitivity is meant.

Context and equivalents: sensibler appears in everyday German, literature, psychology, and tech writing to express comparative sensitivity. In English, there is no direct cognate; the equivalent is usually “more sensitive.” Good examples include: “Sie ist sensibler gegenüber Kritik,” meaning she is more sensitive to criticism.