Verb Overview
The verb feel is an irregular verb that primarily refers to experiencing emotion or sensation. Its past simple and past participle form is felt. This verb is commonly used in both physical and emotional contexts to express perception or emotion.
Present and Past Forms
Feel is used in the present tense to describe current sensations or emotions, while felt is the form used to describe past experiences or feelings. For example, "I feel happy" describes a current state, whereas "I felt happy" refers to a previous experience.
Conjugations
| English Pronoun | English Conjugation | Spanish Conjugation | English Example | Spanish Example |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | feel | siento | I feel cold in this room. | Siento frío en esta habitación. |
| You (singular) | feel | sientes | You feel tired today. | Tú sientes cansancio hoy. |
| He / She / It | feels | siente | She feels happy. | Ella se siente feliz. |
| We | feel | sentimos | We feel excited about the trip. | Nosotros sentimos emoción por el viaje. |
| You (plural) | feel | sentís / sienten | You feel nervous before exams. | Ustedes sienten nervios antes del examen. |
| They | feel | sienten | They feel cold outside. | Ellos sienten frío afuera. |
| I | felt | sentí | I felt sad yesterday. | Ayer sentí tristeza. |
| You (singular) | felt | sentiste | You felt happy after the news. | Tú sentiste alegría después de la noticia. |
| He / She / It | felt | sintió | He felt pain in his leg. | Él sintió dolor en la pierna. |
| We | felt | sentimos | We felt tired after the race. | Nosotros sentimos cansancio después de la carrera. |
| You (plural) | felt | sentisteis / sintieron | You felt excited about the event. | Ustedes sintieron emoción por el evento. |
| They | felt | sintieron | They felt cold during the storm. | Ellos sintieron frío durante la tormenta. |
Usage in Sentences
Feel can describe physical sensations, emotional states, or opinions. It is often followed by adjectives, nouns, or the infinitive form of other verbs. For example, you can say "I feel cold," "She feels joy," or "They feel like going out." The past form felt is used similarly to refer to previous sensations or feelings.
Additional Notes
The verb feel is often used with expressions such as "feel like" + verb to express desire or inclination (e.g., "I feel like eating"). It also combines with adverbs to express intensity (e.g., "I really feel tired"). Understanding its forms and uses is essential for expressing emotions and sensations accurately in English.
