English–German

“have a feeling” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈaːnən/

Example

Ich ahne, dass etwas nicht stimmt.

I have a feeling that something is wrong.

Illustration for ahnen (have a feeling)

How to say “have a feeling” in German

“Have a feeling” in German is ahnen.

A faint shadow of an unseen fact appears before the evidence does.

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

Example sentences with ahnen

Wenn ich sein Gesicht sehe, ahne ich Ärger.

When I see his face, I have a feeling that trouble is coming.

Tips for using ahnen

  • Ahnen commonly introduces a dass-clause, as in 'Ich ahne, dass ...'; it presents a hunch rather than a reasoned conclusion.

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