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ertasten — meaning in English

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English meaning

feel verb To become aware of something through the sense of touch.

Senses

ertasten is used for these senses in English:

feel (transitive, copulative) To become aware of through the skin; to use the sense of touch on.
feel (intransitive) To search by sense of touch.

feel — full definition

verb To become aware of something through the sense of touch.
verb To experience an emotion or mental state.
verb To believe or have an impression about something.
noun A general impression or atmosphere of something.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related German words

Eindruck Gefühl Gespür Haptik Oberflächenbeschaffenheit anfühlen spüren fühlen tasten das Gefühl haben denken verstehen