anfühlen
feel
Es beschreibt, wie etwas auf der Haut oder in der Wahrnehmung wirkt, wenn man es berührt oder erlebt.
The German word "anfühlen" is a verb that means "to feel" in the sense of touching or sensing something with one’s hands. It is composed of the prefix "an" (which can imply approximation or direction) and the verb "fühlen," meaning "to feel."
Similar words in German include "fühlen" (to feel) and "berühren" (to touch). The difference between "anfühlen" and "berühren" is that "anfühlen" usually emphasizes the sensory experience of feeling something through physical contact, while "berühren" simply means to touch something without necessarily implying the emotional or sensory response to that touch.
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Examples
Das Kissen fühlt sich weich an.verb
The pillow feels soft.
Die Decke fühlt sich weich an.verb
The blanket feels soft.
Warme Handschuhe fühlen sich angenehm an.verb
Warm gloves feel pleasant to the touch.
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