Catch feelings Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈkætʃ/ /ˈfiɫɪŋz

KATCH FEE-lingz

UK

kˈætʃ/ /fˈiːlɪŋz

KATCH FEE-lingz

Definition

To start to develop romantic feelings or fall in love with someone, often unexpectedly or unintentionally.

Usage & Nuances

Informal, often used among young people. Usually refers to romantic or emotional attraction, not just friendship. Common in phrases like 'don’t catch feelings' (as advice). Not typically used in formal writing. Sometimes implies unreciprocated feelings.

• Spanish: enamorarse - empezar a sentir algo por alguien (romántico)
• Portuguese (BR): se apaixonar - começar a sentir algo por alguém (romântico)
• Portuguese (PT): apaixonar-se - começar a sentir algo por alguém (romântico)
• Chinese (Simplified): 产生感情 - 爱上某人 (浪漫)
• Chinese (Traditional): 產生感情 - 愛上某人 (浪漫)
• Hindi: भावनाएँ आना - किसी के लिए कुछ महसूस करने लगना (रूमानी)
• Arabic: تعلّق المشاعر - الوقوع في الحب
• Bengali: ভালবাসার অনুভূতি হওয়া - প্রেমে পড়া
• Russian: влюбиться - начать испытывать чувства
• Japanese: 恋愛感情を抱く
• Vietnamese: nảy sinh tình cảm - lỡ thích
• Korean: 감정이 생기다 - 사랑에 빠지다
• Turkish: duyguya kapılmak - aşık olmak
• Urdu: محسوسات پیدا کرنا - دل لگ جانا
• Indonesian: baper - jatuh cinta

Example Sentences

Try not to catch feelings for your best friend.

basic

He didn't mean to catch feelings for her.

basic

Be careful, you might catch feelings.

basic

I said it was just a fling, but now I've caught feelings.

natural

He's afraid to catch feelings and ruin their friendship.

natural

Don’t hang out too much unless you want to catch feelings.

natural