fühle

Fühle is a German word that translates to "feel" in English. It is a verb and can be used in various contexts to describe the experience of sensations, emotions, or understanding.

As a verb, "fühlen" can refer to physical sensations. For example, one might "fühlen" cold ("Ich fühle Kälte") or "fühlen" pain ("Ich fühle Schmerz"). It also extends to tactile experiences, such as "fühlen" the texture of a fabric ("Ich fühle den Stoff").

Beyond physical sensations, "fühlen" is extensively used to express emotions. People can "fühlen" happiness ("Ich fühle Glück"), sadness ("Ich fühle Traurigkeit"), or anger ("Ich fühle Wut"). This emotional aspect is a core part of the word's meaning.

Furthermore, "fühlen" can denote a sense of intuition or a gut feeling. Someone might "fühlen" that something is wrong ("Ich fühle, dass etwas nicht stimmt") or have a premonition. It can also describe a deep understanding or empathy for another person or situation, akin to "feeling for" someone.

The word "fühlen" is a fundamental part of the German language, encompassing a wide range of subjective experiences, from the physical to the emotional and intuitive. Its versatility allows it to describe the core of human perception and internal states.