maramdamin
sensitive or touchy
From root: damdam
Usage Note
Maramdamin describes a person who is easily hurt or overly sensitive to criticism.
Examples
" Maramdamin ang kaibigan ko. "
Natural Translation
My friend is sensitive.
Literal Translation
Sensitive the friend my.
" Huwag kang masyadong maramdamin sa biro. "
Natural Translation
Don't be too sensitive to jokes.
Literal Translation
Don't you too sensitive to joke.
" Mag-ingat ka sa salita mo dahil maramdamin siya at madaling masaktan sa biro. "
Natural Translation
Be careful with your words because she is sensitive and easily hurt by jokes.
Literal Translation
Be-careful you in word your because sensitive she and easily hurt in joke.
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