touchy in German
touchy in German is empfindlich, heikel, reizbar — touchy means easily upset or offended; quick to take offense.
touchy in German
empfindlich
(of a situation) Extremely sensitive or volatile; easily disturbed to the point of becoming unstable; requiring caution or tactfulness.
heikel
(of a situation) Extremely sensitive or volatile; easily disturbed to the point of becoming unstable; requiring caution or tactfulness.
empfindlich
(of a person) Easily offended, oversensitive.
reizbar
(of a person) Easily offended, oversensitive.
gereizt
(of a person) Easily offended, oversensitive.
zickig
(of a person) Easily offended, oversensitive.
übelnehmerisch
(of a person) Easily offended, oversensitive.
What does "touchy" mean?
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adjective Easily upset or offended; quick to take offense.
"He's a bit touchy about his height, so don't joke about it."
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adjective Requiring careful or tactful handling because it is sensitive or controversial.
"Salary is a touchy subject in most offices."
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touchy in a sentence
- He's a bit touchy about his height, so don't joke about it.
- Salary is a touchy subject in most offices.
- Negotiations over the border remain a touchy issue.
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What is "touchy" in German?
"touchy" in German is empfindlich, heikel, reizbar. touchy means: Easily upset or offended; quick to take offense.
How do you use "touchy" in a sentence?
Example: "He's a bit touchy about his height, so don't joke about it." In German, "touchy" is empfindlich, heikel, reizbar.
Are there other ways to say "touchy" in German?
Yes — German has 6 translations listed for "touchy": empfindlich, heikel, reizbar, gereizt, zickig, übelnehmerisch.
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