empfinden
érezni
Etwas innerlich wahrnehmen oder spüren, zum Beispiel Freude, Schmerz oder Kälte.
The German word "empfinden" is a verb meaning "to feel", "to perceive", or "to experience". It is derived from the root "finden" (to find) combined with the prefix "emp-", indicating a sensory or inward direction.
- finden: to find
- emp- (prefix): conveys direction towards/within
Similar words:
- fühlen (to feel, especially physically or emotionally)
- wahrnehmen (to perceive)
- erleben (to experience)
Difference:
Empfinden often refers more to a subjective perception or sensation, particularly emotional or sensory feelings, while fühlen can be more general (physical or emotional feelings), wahrnehmen emphasizes perception through the senses, and erleben involves undergoing or experiencing an event.
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Sie empfindet Sympathie für ihn.verb
Ő együttérzést érez iránta.
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