Empfinden Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Empfinden" is used as verb with the meaning of "feel", "sense" or "perceive".

Essential properties of "empfinden"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: empfinden
Simple past: empfand
Participle: empfunden

irregulartransitive

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 "empfinden" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To perceive or feel emotionally/physically"

Definition: "To perceive or feel something emotionally or physically."
Translation(s): feel, sense, perceive
Synonym(s): fühlen, spüren, wahrnehmen
Antonym(s): ignorieren, übersehen
Related word(s): Empfindung, empfindsam, Gefühl

📝 Some usage examples:

Ich empfinde große Freude über deinen Erfolg.I feel great joy about your success.
Sie empfindet den Lärm als störend.She perceives the noise as disturbing.
Wir empfinden tiefe Dankbarkeit für Ihre Hilfe.We feel deep gratitude for your help.

2.) "To consider or judge something"

Definition: "To consider or judge something in a particular way."
Translation(s): consider, deem, regard
Synonym(s): erachten, betrachten, ansehen
Related word(s): Empfindung, Meinung, Urteil

📝 Some usage examples:

Ich empfinde diese Entscheidung als falsch.I consider this decision to be wrong.
Sie empfindet die Situation als unangenehm.She finds the situation unpleasant.
Wir empfinden sein Verhalten als respektlos.We consider his behavior disrespectful.

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