🇩🇪German Source WordCode: DE

Kulturelle Sensibilität

Pronunciation / Transliteration: kuˈtuːʁɛlə zɛnsɪbiˈlɪtɛt

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Cultural Sensitivity/ˈkʌl.tʃər.əl ˌsɛn.sɪˈtɪv.ɪ.ti/
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🇩🇪 Example Sentence in German:

"Kulturelle Sensibilität ist wichtig für die Zusammenarbeit in multikulturellen Teams."

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The awareness and understanding of the differences and similarities between cultures, and the ability to respond appropriately to these differences.

    "In today's globalized world, cultural sensitivity is crucial for effective communication in multicultural teams."
  2. 2

    The practice of being respectful and mindful of cultural differences in various contexts, such as business, education, and social interactions.

    "Cultural sensitivity training is often required for employees working in international markets."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'cultural' originates from the Latin 'cultura', meaning 'cultivation' or 'refinement', while 'sensitivity' comes from the Latin 'sensitivus', meaning 'capable of feeling'. The combination reflects an awareness and appreciation of cultural differences that has evolved significantly in the context of globalization and multicultural societies.

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🇫🇷French → English

Sensibilité culturelle

Transliteration: sɑ̃.si.bi.li.te ky.tʁal

"La sensibilité culturelle est essentielle dans les échanges internationaux."

🇩🇪German → English

Kulturelle Sensibilität

Transliteration: kuˈtuːʁɛlə zɛnsɪbiˈlɪtɛt

"Kulturelle Sensibilität ist wichtig für die Zusammenarbeit in multikulturellen Teams."

🇮🇹Italian → English

Sensibilità culturale

Transliteration: sen.si.bi.li.tà kul.tu.rale

"La sensibilità culturale è fondamentale per una comunicazione efficace."

🇪🇸Spanish → English

Sensibilidad cultural

Transliteration: sen.si.bi.li.dad kul.tu.ral

"La sensibilidad cultural es clave en el trabajo en equipo internacional."

🇵🇹Portuguese → English

Sensibilidade cultural

Transliteration: sẽ.si.bi.li.dad kuɾ.taɾ

"A sensibilidade cultural é importante em ambientes multiculturais."

🇮🇳Hindi → English

संस्कृतिक संवेदनशीलता

Transliteration: sanskr̥itik sanvēdanśīltā

"संस्कृतिक संवेदनशीलता वैश्विक व्यापार में महत्वपूर्ण है।"

🇨🇳Chinese → English

文化敏感性

Transliteration: wénhuà mǐngǎn xìng

"在国际交流中,文化敏感性至关重要。"

🇰🇷Korean → English

문화적 민감성

Transliteration: munhwajeok mingamseong

"문화적 민감성은 다문화 팀에서 필수적입니다."

🇯🇵Japanese → English

文化的感受性

Transliteration: bunkateki kanjusei

"文化的感受性は国際的なコミュニケーションにおいて重要です。"

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