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“feel” in German

German

Alsospüren · empfinden · verspüren

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈfyːlən/

Example

Ich fühle mich heute nicht gut.

I don't feel well today.

Illustration for fühlen (feel)

How to say “feel” in German

“Feel” in German is fühlen.

A sensation or impression reaches conscious awareness and is experienced as part of the body's or mind's present state.

Full entry for fühlen: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with fühlen

Nach dem Lauf fühle ich mich sehr müde.

After the run, I feel very tired.

Tips for using fühlen

  • Fühlen takes sich when describing how someone feels, but a direct object when describing what someone feels, such as Schmerz or Wärme.

Other German words for “feel”

Ich spüre die Kälte.

I feel the cold.

Ich empfinde große Freude.

I feel great joy.

Ich verspüre plötzlich Hunger.

I suddenly feel hungry.

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