sensitibo
sensitíbo with stress marks
sensitive person
Usage Note
Sensitibo is borrowed from English 'sensitive' and functions both as an adjective and informally as a noun for someone who is emotionally easily affected. Being called sensitibo can carry gentle teasing or genuine concern depending on the context and tone.
Examples
" Sensitibo ang bata. "
Natural Translation
The child is sensitive.
Literal Translation
Sensitive the child.
" Siya ay napaka sensitibo sa mga sinasabi ng iba. "
Natural Translation
He/She is very sensitive to what others say.
Literal Translation
He/She is very sensitive to sayings of others.
" Kahit pabiro lang ang sinabi ko, naiyak siya kaagad dahil talagang sensitibo siya pagdating sa kanyang trabaho. "
Natural Translation
Even though what I said was just a joke, she cried right away because she is really sensitive when it comes to her work.
Literal Translation
Even joking only the said I, cried she immediately because really sensitive she when-it-comes to her work.
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