NOUN
Gefühl/ɡəˈfyːl/feeling; emotion; sense
Gefühl is a German noun that means feeling, emotion, or sense. It is pronounced /ɡəˈfyːl/. As a noun it takes the article "das", with the plural form "Gefühle".
Definitions
1.an emotional state or reaction(emotion, state)
a.inner emotional state or sensibility
Ich habe das Gefühl, dass heute ein guter Tag wird.—I have the feeling that today will be a good day.
b.conscious awareness of an emotional impression
Seine Gefühle zeigte er nur selten.—He rarely showed his feelings.
2.the ability to sense, perceive, or feel physically(sensing, perception)
a.physical or tactile sense
Er hat kein Gefühl mehr in den Fingern.—He no longer has feeling in his fingers.
Declension
Genderneuter
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | das Gefühl | die Gefühle |
| Genitive | des Gefühls | der Gefühle |
| Dative | dem Gefühl | den Gefühlen |
| Accusative | das Gefühl | die Gefühle |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Gefühl" mean in English?
- "Gefühl" means feeling, emotion, or sense. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Gefühl"?
- "Gefühl" is pronounced /ɡəˈfyːl/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Gefühl" der, die, or das?
- "Gefühl" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
- What is the plural of "Gefühl"?
- The plural of "Gefühl" is "Gefühle".
- What part of speech is "Gefühl"?
- "Gefühl" is a noun in German.
