Bedeutung
A subject that needs to be handled with care to avoid causing offense or distress.
Kultureller Hintergrund
In North Indian social circles, discussing family 'izzat' (honor) is always considered 'sanvedansheel'. Direct questioning is avoided. Modern Indian startups use this phrase during 'Town Halls' to address salary cuts or restructuring, signaling transparency with empathy. The phrase is a legal and ethical shield for journalists when reporting on communal incidents to prevent inciting further violence. In Hindi literature (Sahitya), 'sanvedansheel' is a high compliment for a writer, meaning they have deep emotional insight.
The 'Buffer' Technique
Always use this phrase *before* stating your opinion on a controversial topic. it disarms the listener and shows you aren't being aggressive.
Don't Overuse
If you call everything a 'sensitive subject', you will sound like a politician avoiding questions. Use it only for truly delicate matters.
Bedeutung
A subject that needs to be handled with care to avoid causing offense or distress.
The 'Buffer' Technique
Always use this phrase *before* stating your opinion on a controversial topic. it disarms the listener and shows you aren't being aggressive.
Don't Overuse
If you call everything a 'sensitive subject', you will sound like a politician avoiding questions. Use it only for truly delicate matters.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the missing word to complete the formal expression.
धर्म और राजनीति भारत में यह एक ________ विषय है।
'Sanvedansheel' is the correct adjective for a sensitive subject like religion and politics.
Which sentence is the most appropriate for a news anchor to use?
Choose the correct option:
This is the standard formal register for news broadcasting.
Match the phrase to the most likely situation.
Phrase: 'यह एक संवेदनशील विषय है'
Border disputes are classic examples of sensitive subjects.
Complete the dialogue between two colleagues.
A: क्या हम कल की छंटनी (layoffs) के बारे में बात कर सकते हैं? B: ________, हमें सावधानी से बोलना चाहिए।
Layoffs are a sensitive subject in a corporate environment.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
When to use 'Sanvedansheel Vishay'
Politics
- • Elections
- • Borders
- • Laws
Personal
- • Health
- • Money
- • Family
Aufgabensammlung
4 Aufgabenधर्म और राजनीति भारत में यह एक ________ विषय है।
'Sanvedansheel' is the correct adjective for a sensitive subject like religion and politics.
Choose the correct option:
This is the standard formal register for news broadcasting.
Phrase: 'यह एक संवेदनशील विषय है'
Border disputes are classic examples of sensitive subjects.
A: क्या हम कल की छंटनी (layoffs) के बारे में बात कर सकते हैं? B: ________, हमें सावधानी से बोलना चाहिए।
Layoffs are a sensitive subject in a corporate environment.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
5 FragenYes, 'वह बहुत संवेदनशील है' means 'He/She is very sensitive/empathetic'.
Yes, but 'naajuk' sounds slightly more informal or poetic. 'Sanvedansheel' is better for professional settings.
A 'saamanya vishay' (common/normal subject) or 'tuchh vishay' (trivial subject).
Not necessarily. It usually implies that *someone* might be offended, or that the topic itself is difficult.
Both work. 'Vishay' is 'subject', 'Mudda' is 'issue'. 'Vishay' is slightly more academic.
Verwandte Redewendungen
नाजुक स्थिति
similarDelicate situation
गंभीर मामला
similarSerious matter
विवादास्पद मुद्दा
specialized formControversial issue
अति-संवेदनशील
builds onUltra-sensitive
