feeling
gb/fˈilɪŋ/ us/fˈilɪŋ/
A2
English
érzés, érzelem, érzet, benyomás, megérzés, hangulat, érzék, együttérzés, érzékenység
NOUN
A2
1
Usage pattern:
[a] feeling of [emotion]; feelings about [something]
She tried to put her feelings into words.
Megpróbálta szavakba önteni az érzéseit.
The news gave me a feeling of relief.
A hír megkönnyebbülést keltett bennem.
He kept his feelings hidden during the meeting.
Learner examples
It is important to talk about your feelings.
Fontos beszélni az érzéseinkről.
I had a feeling of fear.
Félelmet éreztem.
Common mistake:
Do not say “my feel” as a noun; use “my feeling” or “my feelings.”
Meaning
An emotion or reaction
Collocations
strong feelings
|deep feelings
|personal feelings
|positive feelings
|negative feelings
|express your feelings
|hide your feelings
|share your feelings
|feelings of guilt
|feeling of relief
Synonyms
emotion (More general and often slightly more formal.)
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sentiment (Often refers to a feeling or attitude, sometimes in public or formal contexts.)
Antonyms
indifference (A lack of emotional interest or concern.)
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numbness (A lack of emotional response.)
Themes
emotions
|daily_life
|relationships
Definition
An emotion that you have inside.
An emotional state or reaction, such as happiness, sadness, anger, fear, or love.
NOUN
A2
2
Usage pattern:
a [adjective] feeling in [body part]; a feeling of [sensation]
I had a strange feeling in my chest after the run.
Futás után furcsa érzés volt a mellkasomban.
The cream may cause a mild burning feeling.
A krém enyhe égő érzést okozhat.
She loved the soft feeling of the blanket against her skin.
Learner examples
I have a cold feeling in my hands.
Hidegnek érzem a kezeimet.
There is a strange feeling in my stomach.
Furcsa érzés van a gyomromban.
Common mistake:
For general health, say “I feel sick” rather than “I have a sick feeling,” unless you mean a specific sensation.
Meaning
A physical sensation
Collocations
strange feeling
|burning feeling
|tingling feeling
|warm feeling
|cold feeling
|tight feeling
|empty feeling
|feeling in my stomach
|feeling of pressure
|physical feeling
Synonyms
sensation (A more precise or medical-sounding word for a physical feeling.)
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sense (Often refers to physical awareness in a broader way.)
Antonyms
numbness (The absence of physical feeling.)
Themes
body
|health
|senses
Definition
Something you notice in your body, such as pain, heat, or cold.
A bodily experience noticed through the senses, especially touch, such as warmth, pain, pressure, or movement.
NOUN
B1
3
Usage pattern:
have/get a feeling (that) [clause]; my feeling is (that) [clause]; a feeling about [something]
I have a feeling we're going to be late.
Az az érzésem, hogy el fogunk késni.
My feeling is that the plan needs more time.
Az az érzésem, hogy a tervhez több idő kell.
There was a growing feeling among staff that changes were coming.
Learner examples
I have a feeling it will rain.
Az az érzésem, hogy esni fog.
My feeling is that we should wait.
Az az érzésem, hogy várnunk kellene.
Common mistake:
Use “I have a feeling that...” or “My feeling is that...,” not “I feel that feeling...”
Meaning
An impression or intuition
Collocations
strong feeling
|general feeling
|growing feeling
|uneasy feeling
|bad feeling
|personal feeling
|feeling that something is wrong
|have a feeling
|get the feeling
|my feeling is
Synonyms
impression (Often based on what something seems like.)
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hunch (More informal and strongly suggests instinct rather than evidence.)
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sense (Similar, often used for a vague awareness.)
Antonyms
certainty (A state of being sure, not just having an impression.)
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proof (Evidence that shows something is true.)
Themes
thinking
|opinions
|decision_making
Definition
An idea that you think may be true, even if you are not sure.
A belief, impression, or instinctive idea, often based on limited evidence rather than certain knowledge.
NOUN
B1
4
érzés
A2
Usage pattern:
feeling in [body part]; lose/regain feeling
After the injection, I lost feeling in my lower lip.
Az injekció után elment az érzés az alsó ajkamból.
It took a few minutes for the feeling to return to my fingers.
Beletelt néhány percbe, mire visszatért az érzés az ujjaimba.
The doctor checked whether she had any feeling in her left hand.
Learner examples
I have no feeling in my foot.
Nincs érzés a lábfejemben.
The feeling came back to my fingers.
Visszatért az érzés az ujjaimba.
Common mistake:
This meaning is usually uncountable: say “I lost feeling in my hand,” not “I lost a feeling in my hand.”
Meaning
Ability to sense touch
Collocations
lose feeling
|regain feeling
|no feeling
|normal feeling
|some feeling
|feeling in your fingers
|feeling in your legs
|return of feeling
|lack of feeling
Synonyms
sensation (Common in medical contexts.)
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sensitivity (Emphasizes how strongly a body part reacts to touch.)
Antonyms
numbness (The condition of not being able to feel touch or pain.)
Themes
body
|health
|senses
Definition
The ability to feel things with a part of your body.
The ability to experience touch or physical sensation in a part of the body.
NOUN
B1
5
hangulat
B1
Usage pattern:
a [adjective] feeling; a feeling of [quality]; give/create a feeling of [quality]
The wooden floors give the café a warm, relaxed feeling.
A fapadló meleg, nyugodt hangulatot ad a kávézónak.
The song has a lonely feeling.
A dalnak magányos hangulata van.
They used soft lights to create a feeling of calm.
Learner examples
This room has a friendly feeling.
Ennek a szobának barátságos hangulata van.
The music gives the film a sad feeling.
A zene szomorú hangulatot ad a filmnek.
Common mistake:
In informal speech, “vibe” can be similar, but “feeling” is more neutral and widely usable.
Meaning
Atmosphere or mood
Collocations
warm feeling
|cozy feeling
|relaxed feeling
|modern feeling
|festive feeling
|lonely feeling
|overall feeling
|create a feeling
|give a feeling
|feeling of calm
Synonyms
atmosphere (Often used for the mood of a place or situation.)
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mood (Emphasizes the emotional tone.)
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vibe (Informal and common in conversation.)
Antonyms
flatness (A lack of emotional effect or atmosphere.)
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sterility (A cold lack of warmth, character, or human feeling.)
Themes
places
|art
|design
|daily_life
Definition
The mood that a place or thing seems to have.
The mood, atmosphere, or emotional quality that a place, event, object, or work of art seems to have.
NOUN
B2
6
Usage pattern:
a feeling for [someone/something]; have/show feeling for [someone/something]
She has a natural feeling for rhythm.
Természetes érzéke van a ritmushoz.
The article showed little feeling for the families affected by the disaster.
A cikk kevés együttérzést mutatott a katasztrófában érintett családok iránt.
A good translator needs a feeling for both languages.
Learner examples
He has a good feeling for music.
Jó érzéke van a zenéhez.
She shows real feeling for other people.
Valódi együttérzést mutat mások iránt.
Common mistake:
“A feeling for music” means a natural understanding of music, not one specific emotion about music.
Meaning
Sensitive understanding or sympathy
Collocations
feeling for music
|feeling for language
|feeling for color
|feeling for people
|real feeling
|little feeling
|natural feeling
|show feeling
|have a feeling for
Synonyms
sensitivity (Emphasizes awareness of delicate qualities or other people’s needs.)
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empathy (Specifically sympathy and understanding for other people.)
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appreciation (Emphasizes understanding the value or quality of something.)
Antonyms
insensitivity (A lack of awareness or concern.)
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indifference (A lack of interest, sympathy, or emotional response.)
Themes
relationships
|art
|communication
|skills
Definition
A natural understanding of something or sympathy for someone.
Sympathy, sensitivity, or natural understanding toward a person, subject, art, or activity.
Grammar
Dictionary form
feeling
IPA
GB/fˈilɪŋ/
US/fˈilɪŋ/
Syllables & stress
feel - ing (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (feel)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: feeling
- Plural: feeling, feelings
Expressions
a sinking feeling
1/ə sˈɪŋkɪŋ fˈilɪŋ/
fixed phrase
Sudden anxious realization
A sudden bad feeling that something is wrong.
Examples
- I got a sinking feeling when I saw the missed calls.
- There was a sinking feeling in the room as the results appeared on the screen.
- She had a sinking feeling that she had left her passport at home.
Learner examples
- I had a sinking feeling before the test.
- He got a sinking feeling when he saw the broken window.
gut feeling
1/ɡˈʌt fˈilɪŋ/
fixed phrase
informal
instinctive belief without proof
A strong feeling you have about something without knowing why.
Examples
- I had a gut feeling that she was lying.
- He went with his gut feeling and bought the ticket.
gut feeling
1/ɡˈʌt fˈilɪŋ/
fixed phrase
Instinctive belief or hunch
A feeling that something is true, even though you cannot explain why.
Examples
- My gut feeling is that we should wait.
- She had a gut feeling something was wrong.
- He couldn't prove it, but his gut feeling told him not to trust the offer.
Learner examples
- I have a gut feeling this is a good idea.
- My gut feeling says no.
have feelings for someone
1/hˈæv fˈilɪŋz fɚ sˈʌmwˌʌn/
fixed phrase
Feel romantic affection
To like someone in a romantic way.
Examples
- I think he has feelings for his best friend.
- She finally admitted that she still had feelings for her ex.
- He didn't want to date her because he had feelings for someone else.
Learner examples
- I have feelings for him.
- She has feelings for her classmate.
hurt someone's feelings
1/hˈɚt sˈʌmwˌʌnz fˈilɪŋz/
fixed phrase
Make someone feel upset by words/actions
To say or do something that makes another person feel sad or upset.
Examples
- I didn’t mean to hurt your feelings by my comment.
- She hurt his feelings when she laughed at him.
hurt someone's feelings
1/hˈɚt sˈʌmwˌʌnz fˈilɪŋz/
fixed phrase
Make someone emotionally upset
To make someone feel sad or upset by what you say or do.
Examples
- She didn't mean to hurt your feelings.
- His joke hurt my feelings, even though everyone laughed.
- Be honest, but try not to hurt anyone's feelings.
Learner examples
- Don't hurt her feelings.
- His words hurt my feelings.
know the feeling
1/nˈoʊ ðə fˈilɪŋ/
fixed phrase
Understand from experience
Used to say that you understand because the same thing has happened to you.
Examples
- You're exhausted after the trip? I know the feeling.
- When he said he was nervous before speaking in public, I knew the feeling well.
- She complained about working late, and I told her I knew the feeling.
Learner examples
- I know the feeling. I was scared too.
- You are tired? I know the feeling.
mixed feelings
1/mˈɪkst fˈilɪŋz/
fixed phrase
Having positive and negative emotions
Feeling happy and unhappy about something at the same time.
Examples
- I had mixed feelings about moving to a new city.
- She felt mixed feelings when she saw her old friend again.
mixed feelings
1/mˈɪkst fˈilɪŋz/
fixed phrase
conflicting emotions about something
To feel both good and bad about something.
Examples
- I have mixed feelings about changing jobs.
- She had mixed feelings when her son moved away.
- They left the meeting with mixed feelings about the proposal.
Learner examples
- I have mixed feelings about it.
- He has mixed feelings about moving.
mixed feelings
1/mˈɪkst fˈilɪŋz/
fixed phrase
Both positive and negative feelings
To feel partly good and partly bad about something.
Examples
- I have mixed feelings about moving to another city.
- The announcement was met with mixed feelings by employees.
- She had mixed feelings about seeing her old school again.
Learner examples
- I have mixed feelings about the new school.
- He has mixed feelings about the job.
no hard feelings
1/nˈoʊ hˈɑɹd fˈilɪŋz/
idiom
No anger after conflict
Used to say “I am not angry with you.”
Examples
- No hard feelings—we both wanted the job.
- After the argument, they shook hands and agreed there were no hard feelings.
- I hope there are no hard feelings about what happened yesterday.
Learner examples
- No hard feelings. We are still friends.
- I lost the game, but no hard feelings.
the feeling is mutual
1/ðə fˈilɪŋ ˈɪz mjˈut͡ʃuəl/
fixed phrase
The same feeling is shared
Used to say “I feel the same way about you.”
Examples
- When she said she was happy to see him, he smiled and said, "The feeling is mutual."
- They don't trust us, and the feeling is mutual.
- I enjoyed working with you, and I hope the feeling is mutual.
Learner examples
- I like you, and the feeling is mutual.
- They dislike him, and the feeling is mutual.