How to say 'feel' in German: fühlen, sich fühlen and sich anfühlen
Summary
This Coffee Break German episode clarifies the nuances between the German verbs fühlen, sich fühlen, and sich anfühlen. The host explains that fühlen describes physical sensations, sich fühlen expresses personal emotions, and sich anfühlen describes how something feels to an observer. Additionally, the episode covers the phrase Lust haben auf for expressing desires, helping learners sound more natural in everyday conversations.
Topics discussed
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Introduction: The three versions of 'to feel'
Fühlen: Physical sensations and colloquial usage
Sich fühlen: Expressing emotions and states
Sich anfühlen: How things feel to someone
Lust haben: Translating 'I feel like'
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Sign off and final thanks
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