verspüren

The German verb "verspüren" means "to feel" or "to sense" (usually referring to emotions, sensations, or urges).

• It is formed from the prefix "ver-" and the verb "spüren",
• "spüren" itself means "to feel," "to sense," or "to perceive".

Similar words:

• fühlen (to feel, often more physical or emotional)
• empfinden (to perceive, to feel emotionally or physically)
• wahrnehmen (to perceive, more general sensory perception)

Differences:

• verspüren often implies a sudden or distinct inner sensation or urge (e.g., "Ich verspüre Hunger" – I feel hungry).
• fühlen is broader and can be both physical or emotional ("Ich fühle mich gut" – I feel good).
• empfinden often has a more reflective or subjective sense attached to it.
• wahrnehmen is more about noticing or perceiving through the senses, less about inner feelings.