verb
spüren
feel · sense
Etwas mit dem Körper oder den Sinnen wahrnehmen, zum Beispiel Wärme, Kälte oder Schmerz.
The German word "spüren" is a verb meaning "to feel" or "to sense".
- It is not a compound and stands on its own.
- It refers to perceiving something physically (like pain or temperature) or emotionally (like suspicion or delight).
Similar words:
- fühlen (to feel) — often more general, both physical and emotional.
- merken (to notice) — more about becoming aware or realizing.
Differences:
- spüren emphasizes a direct sensory or intuitive perception.
- fühlen can be both physical sensation and emotional feelings.
- merken is more about gaining conscious awareness or recognizing something.
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Examples
Du spürst eine leichte Brise.verb
You feel a slight breeze
Du wirst die Kälte spüren, wenn du hinausgehst.verb
You will feel the cold when you go outside.
Wir spüren eine leichte Brise im Gesicht.verb
We feel a light breeze on our faces.
Wir spüren den Wind im Gesicht.verb
We feel the wind on our faces.
Du kannst die Kälte spüren.verb
You can feel the cold.
Kinder spüren das sofort.verb
Children sense that immediately.
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