C1 Expression Formal

यह एक संवेदनशील विषय है

yah ek sanvedanśīl viṣay hai

This is a sensitive topic

Significado

A subject that needs to be handled with care to avoid causing offense or distress.

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Contexto cultural

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.

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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.

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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.

Significado

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.

Ponte a prueba

Fill in the missing word to complete the formal expression.

धर्म और राजनीति भारत में यह एक ________ विषय है।

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: संवेदनशील

'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:

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: यह एक संवेदनशील विषय है।

This is the standard formal register for news broadcasting.

Match the phrase to the most likely situation.

Phrase: 'यह एक संवेदनशील विषय है'

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Discussing a national border dispute

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।

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: हाँ, यह एक संवेदनशील विषय है

Layoffs are a sensitive subject in a corporate environment.

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Ayudas visuales

When to use 'Sanvedansheel Vishay'

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Politics

  • Elections
  • Borders
  • Laws
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Personal

  • Health
  • Money
  • Family

Banco de ejercicios

4 ejercicios
Fill in the missing word to complete the formal expression. Fill Blank B1

धर्म और राजनीति भारत में यह एक ________ विषय है।

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: संवेदनशील

'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 B2

Choose the correct option:

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: यह एक संवेदनशील विषय है।

This is the standard formal register for news broadcasting.

Match the phrase to the most likely situation. situation_matching A2

Phrase: 'यह एक संवेदनशील विषय है'

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Discussing a national border dispute

Border disputes are classic examples of sensitive subjects.

Complete the dialogue between two colleagues. dialogue_completion B1

A: क्या हम कल की छंटनी (layoffs) के बारे में बात कर सकते हैं? B: ________, हमें सावधानी से बोलना चाहिए।

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: हाँ, यह एक संवेदनशील विषय है

Layoffs are a sensitive subject in a corporate environment.

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Preguntas frecuentes

5 preguntas

Yes, '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.

Frases relacionadas

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नाजुक स्थिति

similar

Delicate situation

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गंभीर मामला

similar

Serious matter

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विवादास्पद मुद्दा

specialized form

Controversial issue

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अति-संवेदनशील

builds on

Ultra-sensitive

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