Anfühlen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Anfühlen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to feel", "to touch" or "to seem".

Essential properties of "anfühlen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: anfühlen
  • Simple past: fühlte an
  • Participle: angefühlt

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "anfühlen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To feel (by touch)"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Stoff fühlt sich weich an.The fabric feels soft.
  2. Wie fühlt sich das Wasser an?How does the water feel?
  3. Das Leder fühlt sich glatt an.The leather feels smooth.

2.) "To feel (emotionally or physically)"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Es fühlt sich gut an, wieder zu Hause zu sein.It feels good to be home again.
  2. Die Situation fühlt sich seltsam an.The situation feels strange.
  3. Es fühlt sich an, als ob etwas fehlt.It feels like something is missing.
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