The difference between "spüren" and "fühlen"?
Could somebody please explain to me, the difference between the verbs "spüren" and "fühlen"? I know they both mean to feel, but do they both have different connotations? My initial feeling was that one is more physical and the other more emotional/mental/non-physical... however I am unable to say which suits which.
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"Spüren" comes from "Spur" (trace) and usually refers to a faint feeling.
"Fühlen" refers to seeking by touch (i.e. feeling around) and generally refers to stronger, bolder feelings, emotions and physical touch.
HTH
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Karin N.
Hello, spüren and fühlen are more or less interchangeable: For example: Ich fühle die Kälte am Körper Ich spüre die Kälte am Körper. I feel the cold on my body. Ich spüre, dass etwas nicht stimmt. Ich fühle, dass etwas nicht stimmt. I feel that something is wrong. Ich fühle mich krank. I feel sick Ich spüre, dass ich krank bin. I feel I'm sick. Ich fühle mein Herz bis zum Kopf. Ich spüre mein Herz bis zum Kopf. I feel my heart up to my head.03/26/19