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TOPIK 3adjective

예민하다

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예민해요 · 예민했어요 · 예민한 (+noun)

sensitive, touchy; sharp (of the senses)

Example

시험 전에는 제가 좀 예민해져요.

I get a little touchy before exams.

Word parts

예 sharp민 quick

Literally 'sharp and quick': nerves or senses that react fast.

Good to know

예민하다 often means irritable or on edge, not 'sensitive' in the caring sense.