When to use 'sentir' and when to use 'sentirse'

Question

Do you find it hard to choose when to use sentir or sentirse?

It's actually really easy when you know the trick

SENTIR VS SENTIRSE

Answer 1

Good one, Kiwi.

Could you please also include sentarse?

I manage to muddle that one too and once in class told everbody I was sitting badly when I thought I was telling them I felt a bit unwell. My teacher nearly fell over laughing but luckily nobody else understood why..

. Henceforth I just say ' Tengo dolor de cabeza..'

Yes a "sentir "sentirse" "sentar" "sentarse" differentiation would be good. - Xocoyote, Feb 24, 2012

It's stupid, but they sound very alike and I may not be the only one to muddle them under stress. - annierats, Feb 24, 2012

You aren't. I can't keep them straight either, even when I'm *not* under stress. - Jadey7, Feb 24, 2012

Answer 2

That was great Kiwi , colourful and simple but understandable , thank you

a great learning tool aye.

Thanx Ray :) - Kiwi-Girl, Feb 24, 2012

Answer 3

Hi Kiwi, I sometimes find it hard and slip into one or the other without realizing it. A great idea for a write-up on the differences.

Hola Kiwi. A veces, me resulta difícil para decidir cual se debe utilizar y utilizará uno u otro sin darsm cuenta. Una interesante idea para una hoja que explica las diferencias entre los dos.

Gracias :) (PS I don't think you need the 'para' in there - me resulta difícil decidir :) ) - Kiwi-Girl, Feb 24, 2012

Answer 4

Perfect...thanks!

Thanx Mariana :) - Kiwi-Girl, Feb 24, 2012

Answer 5

annierats Good one, Kiwi.

Could you please also include sentarse?

Annie just looking at sentarse vs sentirse (I'll keep thinking about sentar vs sentarse and get back to you ) I've linked the conjugation charts for sentirse and sentarse below and you'll see that if you familiarize yourself with them the only one that is the same is as you found 'me siento'.

Normally some context and or action/movement should make the meaning clear.

I'm afraid I don't have much more to offer than that except that perhaps grimacing and clutching your head when you say 'me siento mal' will help you to be better understood and will get rid of any confusion about seating arrangements.

Conjugation of Sentarse and Conjugation of Sentirse

Thank you very much Kiwi, I shall study these. The illustration combines both very nicely.. - annierats, Feb 25, 2012

Answer 6

Especialmente aprecio la información acerca de que verbo para usar con 1) los sustantivos o 2) los adjetivos y los adverbios. ¡Tus esfuerzos para enseñar son maravillosos! ¡Muchas gracias por el enlace!

Las correcciones a mi español son apreciadas.

I especially appreciate the information about which verb to use with 1) nouns or 2) adjectives and adverbs. Your efforts to teach others are wonderful! Thank you so much for the link!

"de qué verbo usar con" - Cordobesa, Feb 24, 2012

Thanx Bandit :) - Kiwi-Girl, Feb 24, 2012

Answer 7

Thank you everyone for taking the time to leave a comment - I'll see what I can come up with the the muddling up of sentirse sentarse lol

What an excelent graphic for "muddle up", especially shown through the eyes!! - bandit51jd, Feb 24, 2012

:) - Kiwi-Girl, Feb 24, 2012