A1 · Beginner Vocabulary
Being able to say how you feel (die Gefühle) makes conversations real. Here are the most useful feeling words with pronunciation and audio.
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How you feel
| German | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| glücklich | GLUUK-likh | happy |
| traurig | TROW-rikh | sad |
| wütend | VUU-tent | angry |
| müde | MUU-de | tired |
| aufgeregt | OWF-ge-raykt | excited |
| nervös | ner-VURS | nervous |
| überrascht | uu-ber-RASHT | surprised |
| gelangweilt | ge-LANG-vylt | bored |
| ängstlich | ENGST-likh | afraid / anxious |
| froh | froh | glad |
| ruhig | ROO-ikh | calm |
Talking about feelings
| German | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| das Gefühl | das ge-FUUL | feeling |
| Wie geht es dir? | vee gayt es deer | How are you? |
| Mir geht es gut | meer gayt es goot | I am well |
| Ich bin müde | ikh bin MUU-de | I am tired |
| Ich fühle mich … | ikh FUU-le mikh | I feel … |
Grammar tip: most feelings work with sein (to be): „Ich bin glücklich“ (I am happy). You can also use the reflexive „sich fühlen“ (to feel): „Ich fühle mich gut“ (I feel good). Both are common.
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