einfühlsam

empathetic

adjective AYN-fuel-zahm Less Common

Origin: from sich einfühlen (to empathise)

Also means

sensitive

Usage Note

einfühlsam describes a person sensitive to others' feelings. It is warmer than sensibel, which can mean merely touchy or easily hurt. Often used of caregivers and teachers: eine einfühlsame Betreuung. The opposite is gefühllos (unfeeling).

Examples

"Der Arzt führte das Gespräch sehr einfühlsam."

Natural Translation

The doctor conducted the conversation very empathetically.

Literal Translation

The doctor led the conversation very empathetic.

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