Kadamdamin (en. Sensitive)

/ka.dam.da.min/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Having deep feelings or receptiveness to emotions.
She is sensitive and easily affected by the people around her.
Siya ay kadamdamin at madaling maapektuhan ng mga tao sa paligid niya.
Experiencing excessive engagement in the feelings of others.
Her sensitivity only shows her concern for others.
Ang kanyang kadamdamin ay nagpapakita lamang ng kanyang malasakit sa iba.

Etymology

Meaning derived from the words 'kada' and 'damin'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Need for sensitivity
Referring to the need for understanding the emotions of others.
Kailangan ng kadamdamin

Related Words

emotion
It refers to the feelings or emotional state of a person.
damdamin
acceptance
The ability to understand and accept the feelings of others.
pagtanggap

Slang Meanings

easily affected by emotions
My sibling is very sensitive, crying even over small things.
Ang kapatid ko ay sobrang kadamdamin, umiiyak kahit sa mga simpleng bagay.
soft-hearted
He is sensitive, not used to confrontations.
Siya ay kadamdamin, hindi siya sanay sa mga laban.
easily hurt
Don't say that, he is sensitive.
Huwag mong sabihan yan, kadamdamin siya.