fühlen
Translation
to feel, to sense
Examples
Ich fühle den warmen Sand.
I feel the warm sand.
Wie fühlen Sie sich heute?
How are you feeling today?
Ich fühle, dass etwas nicht stimmt.
I feel that something is wrong.
Grammar Patterns
((et4)) fühlen to feel sth. (physical) I feel the wind.
sich ((...)) fühlen to feel (a certain way) I feel good today.
fühlen, ((dass...)) to sense that... I feel that you are tired.
Similar Words
Synonyms: spüren, empfinden, wahrnehmen
Etymology
Cognate with the English word 'feel', both originating from the Proto-Germanic *fōlijaną.
Memory Tips
It's a direct counterpart to 'feel'. Remember to use the reflexive form 'sich fühlen' to describe how you are feeling, e.g., 'Ich fühle mich gut'.