VERB
empfinden/ɛmˈp͡fɪndən/to feel; to sense; to perceive
empfinden is a German verb that means to feel, to sense, or to perceive. It is pronounced /ɛmˈp͡fɪndən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "empfand" and the past participle is "empfunden".
Definitions
1.to feel or experience an emotion or sensation(emotion, perception)
a.to have or notice an emotional reaction
Ich empfinde große Freude, wenn ich Musik höre.—I feel great joy when I listen to music.
b.to sense something in a certain way
Er empfindet die Situation als ungerecht.—He perceives the situation as unfair.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | empfinden |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | empfinde |
| Present (du) | empfindest |
| Present (er/sie/es) | empfindet |
| Preterite (ich) | empfand |
| Participle II | empfunden |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | empfände |
| Imperative (singular) | empfinde |
| Imperative (plural) | empfindet |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "empfinden" mean in English?
- "empfinden" means to feel, to sense, or to perceive. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "empfinden"?
- "empfinden" is pronounced /ɛmˈp͡fɪndən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "empfinden"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "empfinden" is "empfunden", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "empfinden"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "empfinden" becomes "empfand" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "empfinden"?
- "empfinden" is a verb in German.
