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ticklish in German

ticklish in German is kitzelig, kitzlig, brenzlig — ticklish means easily made to laugh or squirm when touched lightly; sensitive to tickling.

ticklish in German

kitzelig
adj
Sensitive or susceptible to being tickled.
kitzlig
adj
Sensitive or susceptible to being tickled.
brenzlig
adj
Touchy, sensitive, or delicate.
heikel
adj
Touchy, sensitive, or delicate.
kitzlig
adj
Touchy, sensitive, or delicate.

What does "ticklish" mean?

  1. adj Easily made to laugh or squirm when touched lightly; sensitive to tickling.
    "He's extremely ticklish under his arms."
  2. adj Requiring careful, delicate handling; touchy or tricky to deal with.
    "Negotiating the merger was a ticklish business for both companies."
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ticklish in a sentence

  • He's extremely ticklish under his arms.
  • She's so ticklish that she can't even fold laundry without giggling.
  • Negotiating the merger was a ticklish business for both companies.
  • It's a ticklish subject, so choose your words carefully.

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What is "ticklish" in German?

"ticklish" in German is kitzelig, kitzlig, brenzlig. ticklish means: Easily made to laugh or squirm when touched lightly; sensitive to tickling.

How do you use "ticklish" in a sentence?

Example: "He's extremely ticklish under his arms." In German, "ticklish" is kitzelig, kitzlig, brenzlig.

Are there other ways to say "ticklish" in German?

Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "ticklish": kitzelig, kitzlig, brenzlig, heikel.

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