fühlen
to feel
The German word 'fühlen' is used to express a physical or emotional sensation. It can be used in various contexts, such as 'Ich fühle mich krank' (I feel sick) or 'Ich fühle mich glücklich' (I feel happy). It is an irregular verb, with 'fühle' being the first person singular present tense, 'fühlst' being the second person singular present tense, and 'fühlt' being the third person singular present tense. The past tense is 'fühlte' and the past participle is 'gefühlt'.
Example sentences using: fühlen
Ich kann mich sehr gut fühlen
I can feel very well
This phrase is typically used to communicate about physical or emotional wellbeing. It utilizes 'fühlen' in the first person singular of the present tense, 'ich fühlen'. The adverb 'sehr' (very) modifies 'gut' (good/well) to express a high degree of feeling good or well.
Kannst du die Wärme fühlen
Can you feel the warmth
This phrase uses 'fühlen' in a question, asking if one is able to physically sense the warmth. 'Fühlen' is used in the second person singular of the present tense form.
Wir müssen ihre Schmerzen fühlen
We have to feel their pain
This phrase uses 'fühlen' in the context of empathy. 'Fühlen' is in the form for the first person plural 'wir', indicating a collective, empathic feeling towards 'ihre Schmerzen' (their pain). 'Müssen' expresses the need or obligation to feel.