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Sensitive vs Sensible

False FriendsB2⭐ YDS Critical

Sensitive = hassas/duyarlı, Sensible = mantıklı/makul.

Definition

Sensitive = easily affected by feelings or stimuli = hassas, duygusal. Sensible = showing good judgment = mantıklı, makul.

Turkish Explanation

Sensitive = hassas. Sensible = mantıklı.

Example Sentences

She is very sensitive to criticism.

It was sensible to bring an umbrella.

Tip

Sensitive = duygusal olarak hassas. Sensible = akıllıca, makul. İkisi sık karıştırılır.

YDS/YÖKDİL Note

YDS'de sensitive vs sensible seçimi sıkça sorulur.

Mini Test

'It was a sensible decision.' Burada sensible ne anlama gelir?

  1. Hassas
  2. Mantıklı/makul
  3. Duygusal
  4. Tartışmalı

Answer: B) Mantıklı/makul — Sensible = showing good sense = mantıklı, makul. Sensitive = easily upset/affected = hassas.