Verb

empfinden

Translation

to feel, to sense, to perceive

Ich empfinde große Freude.

I feel great joy.

Er empfindet die Kritik als unfair.

He perceives the criticism as unfair.

Wie empfinden Sie die aktuelle Situation?

How do you feel about the current situation?

((sth.)) to feel sth. I feel joy.

((sth.)) ((as sth.)) to perceive sth. as sth. He perceives the work as a burden.

Synonyms: fühlen, spüren, wahrnehmen

Composed of the prefix 'emp-' (often related to receiving/perceiving) and 'finden' (to find). Literally, 'to find a feeling within'.

Think of 'finding' a feeling inside you. It's a more formal or profound way of saying 'fühlen' (to feel).