German word

verspüren

Pronunciation

IPA/fɛɐ̯ˈʃpyːʁən/

Meaning

  • verbfeel

Example

Ich verspüre plötzlich Hunger.

I suddenly feel hungry.

Illustration for verspüren (feel)

More examples

Bei seiner Rede verspürte ich Zweifel.

During his speech, I felt doubt.

Core concept

A newly arising sensation or impression comes into clear awareness.

Common phrases

  • Zweifel verspüren

    feel doubt

  • Mitleid verspüren

    feel compassion

  • Neugierde verspüren

    feel curiosity

Similar words

fühlen: To experience an emotion directly within oneself.
spüren: To clearly notice a physical sensation on or inside the body.
empfinden: To have a strong feeling or impression about something.
merken: To notice and recognize a change or event.

Definition in German

verspüren bedeutet, etwas innerlich zu fühlen oder einen Eindruck plötzlich wahrzunehmen.

Word origin

Spüren is historically linked to older Germanic words for tracking a trace, while verspüren is its prefixed form with ver-.

Usage tips

  • Verspüren often sounds more formal than everyday fühlen and commonly describes a specific sensation, need, or effect.

Other meanings

  • senseverb
  • perceiveverb

Related words

  • verspürbarperceptibleadjective

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