No. 13,118 in German
anfühlt
"Anfühlt" means "feels" or "feels like."
In a sentence
Die neue Oberfläche fühlt sich angenehm an.
The new surface feels pleasant.
In this sentence, 'anfühlt' is used reflexively to describe the way something is perceived through touch.
Es fühlt sich an, als ob wir schon ewig Freunde wären.
It feels like we've been friends forever.
Here, 'anfühlen' is used metaphorically to describe an emotional perception.
Wenn es sich rau anfühlt, muss ich es abschleifen.
If it feels rough, I need to sand it.
In this context, 'anfühlt' again refers to a tactile sensation, indicating the physical texture of a surface.
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