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 perceive or experience physical or emotional sensations(physical/emotional sensation)
a.to feel physically or emotionally
Ich fühle großen Schmerz.—I feel great pain.
b.with reflexive pronoun: to feel (a certain way)
Ich fühle mich heute müde.—I feel tired today.
2.to notice or sense something (often with perception)(sense, detect)
a.to sense, be aware of
Sie fühlte einen Luftzug im Raum.—She sensed a draft in the room.
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.
