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das Feeling
feeling / vibe
A particular atmosphere, mood, or special feeling that comes from a place, situation, or thing.
example
Das kleine Café am Meer hat ein ganz besonderes Feeling.
The little café by the sea has a very special vibe.
das Feeling
feeling / vibe
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Usage tips
Origin and register
'Feeling' is a word from English that is firmly established in colloquial German. It is often used to express a special atmosphere or an intuitive feel for something.
EXAMPLE
Diese Bar hat einfach das richtige New-York-Feeling.
This bar simply has the right New York feeling.
Typical collocations
When it is about atmosphere, 'Feeling' is often used with the verbs 'haben' (to have), 'geben' (to give), or 'bekommen' (to get). It describes the mood that a place or situation conveys.
EXAMPLE
Durch die Live-Musik bekommt der Abend ein ganz besonderes Feeling.
The live music gives the evening a very special vibe.
Fixed preposition
When 'Feeling' describes an intuitive feel, it is almost always used with the preposition 'für' (for) and the accusative. You have a feeling for a particular activity or topic.
EXAMPLE
Er hat ein unglaubliches Feeling für den richtigen Moment.
He has an incredible feel for the right moment.
Compare with
Feeling vs Gefühl
feeling / sense
'das Gefühl' and 'das Feeling' are close in meaning, but they are not used in the same way. 'das Gefühl' is the normal German word and works for emotions, hunches, and a sense for something. 'das Feeling' is an English loanword and sounds more casual. It often refers to the special mood of a situation or a good feel for music, sports, or people. Learners may confuse the words because both have to do with inner experience. In everyday language, 'Gefühl' is usually safer and more general. 'Feeling' fits when you mean atmosphere or a special, often somewhat modern impression.
Feeling
Beim Konzert war das Feeling vom ersten Lied an großartig.
At the concert, the vibe was fantastic from the very first song.
Gefühl
Ich habe das Gefühl, dass wir den Termin besser verschieben sollten.
I have the feeling that we should postpone the appointment.
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