das Gefühl
Translation
feeling, emotion, sense, hunch
Examples
Ich habe ein gutes Gefühl bei dieser Sache.
I have a good feeling about this matter.
Er zeigt selten seine Gefühle.
He rarely shows his feelings.
Sie hat ein Gefühl für Farben.
She has a feel for colors.
Grammar Patterns
ein Gefühl für etw. haben to have a feel for sth. She has a feel for fashion.
das Gefühl haben, dass ... to have the feeling that ... I have the feeling that he is lying.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Empfindung, Emotion, Sensation; Antonyms: Verstand (intellect), Rationalität (rationality)
Etymology
Derived from the verb 'fühlen' (to feel). The prefix 'Ge-' often forms collective nouns.
Memory Tips
Connect 'Gefühl' to the English word 'feel'. The 'Ge-' prefix is common for nouns derived from verbs.