das Gefühl, -e
feeling
Ein innerer Zustand, den man erlebt, wenn man Freude, Trauer, Angst oder Liebe spürt.
The German word "Gefühl" is a noun that means "feeling" or "emotion." It is derived from the verb "fühlen," which means "to feel." "Gefühl" encompasses a wide range of emotional states, including sensations, moods, and intuitions.
Similar words in German include "Emotion" (emotion), "Empfindung" (sensation), and "Stimmung" (mood).
The distinction lies in nuance: "Emotion" often refers specifically to strong feelings, "Empfindung" refers more to physical sensations or perceptions, and "Stimmung" relates to the prevailing mood or atmosphere. "Gefühl" is broader and can refer to both emotions and feelings in a general sense.
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Examples
Ich habe ein neues Gefühl entwickelt.noun
I have developed a new feeling.
Ein starkes Gefühl überkommt mich.noun
A strong feeling overwhelms me.
Das Gefühl kann sehr überwältigend sein.noun
The feeling can be very overwhelming.
Manchmal überkommt mich ein merkwürdiges Gefühl.noun
Sometimes a strange feeling overcomes me.
Das Gefühl der Zufriedenheit war gestern sehr stark.noun
The feeling of satisfaction was very strong yesterday.
Dieses Gefühl kenne ich gut.noun
I know this feeling well.
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