Empfindung/ɛmˈp͡fɪndʊŋ/feeling; sensation; perception
Empfindung is a German noun that means feeling, sensation, or perception. It is pronounced /ɛmˈp͡fɪndʊŋ/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Empfindungen".
Definitions
1.a conscious feeling or emotional experience(emotion)
a.subjective emotional state or mood
Traurigkeit ist eine unangenehme Empfindung.—Sadness is an unpleasant feeling.
2.a sensation perceived by the senses(physical perception)
a.physical sensory stimulus
Nach dem Sturz hatte er eine taube Empfindung im Arm.—After the fall, he had a numb sensation in his arm.
3.an impression or intuition gained through the senses or mind(aesthetic experience)
a.aesthetic or intellectual impression
Die Empfindung, die dieses Gemälde hervorruft, ist schwer zu beschreiben.—The sensation this painting evokes is hard to describe.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Empfindung | die Empfindungen |
| Genitive | der Empfindung | der Empfindungen |
| Dative | der Empfindung | den Empfindungen |
| Accusative | die Empfindung | die Empfindungen |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Empfindung" mean in English?
- "Empfindung" means feeling, sensation, or perception. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Empfindung"?
- "Empfindung" is pronounced /ɛmˈp͡fɪndʊŋ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Empfindung" der, die, or das?
- "Empfindung" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Empfindung"?
- The plural of "Empfindung" is "Empfindungen".
- What part of speech is "Empfindung"?
- "Empfindung" is a noun in German.
