VERB
fühlen/ˈfyːlən/to feel; to sense; to perceive
fühlen is a German verb that means to feel, to sense, or to perceive. It is pronounced /ˈfyːlən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "fühlte" and the past participle is "gefühlt".
Definitions
1.to experience a sensation or emotion through one's body or mind(perceiving physically or emotionally)
a.to sense something through touch
Kannst du das weiche Fell fühlen?—Can you feel the soft fur?
b.to feel an emotion internally
Ich fühle große Freude.—I feel great joy.
2.to have a certain sensation, state, or feeling (about oneself)(self-perception, reflexive use: sich fühlen)
a.to have a physical or emotional state (with sich)
Ich fühle mich heute sehr müde.—I feel very tired today.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | fühlen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | fühle |
| Present (du) | fühlst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | fühlt |
| Preterite (ich) | fühlte |
| Participle II | gefühlt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | fühlte |
| Imperative (singular) | fühl |
| Imperative (plural) | fühlt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "fühlen" mean in English?
- "fühlen" means to feel, to sense, or to perceive. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "fühlen"?
- "fühlen" is pronounced /ˈfyːlən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "fühlen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "fühlen" is "gefühlt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "fühlen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "fühlen" becomes "fühlte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "fühlen"?
- "fühlen" is a verb in German.
