feeling / sensing
das Fühlen
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sensing
The perception of touch, pressure, heat, or cold with the body, especially the skin.
Das Fühlen mit den Fingerspitzen ist für diese Untersuchung besonders wichtig.
Sensing with the fingertips is particularly important for this examination.
feeling
Experiencing and perceiving emotions and inner sensations.
Das Fühlen von Freude und Trauer gehört zum menschlichen Leben.
Feeling joy and sadness is part of human life.
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| genitive | des Fühlens |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Fühlen | – |
| accusative | das Fühlen | – |
| dative | dem Fühlen | – |
| genitive | des Fühlens | – |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
“Das Fühlen” (feeling) is a nominalized infinitive of the verb “fühlen” (to feel). It therefore usually refers to an activity or process and is often used with “das.”
Das Fühlen spielt beim Erlernen der Blindenschrift eine wichtige Rolle.
Feeling plays an important role in learning Braille.
“Das Fühlen” (feeling) is often followed by “von” (of) and what is being perceived or experienced. This combination names the specific content of the feeling.
Das Fühlen von rauem Holz trainiert die Empfindlichkeit der Hände.
Feeling rough wood trains the sensitivity of the hands.
The meaning can often be recognized from the surrounding words: body parts, surfaces, and temperatures point to physical perception; feelings and inner states point to emotional experience.
Beim Fühlen mit der Hand merkte sie, dass das Badewasser zu kalt war.
By feeling the bathwater with her hand, she realized that it was too cold.
Das Fühlen von Dankbarkeit kann das eigene Wohlbefinden stärken.
Feeling gratitude can improve your own well-being.
