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contact in German

contact in German is Kontakt, Berührung, Verbindung — contact means physical touching, or close communication between people.

contact in German

Kontakt
noun
The act of touching physically; being in close association.
Berührung
noun
The act of touching physically; being in close association.
Kontakt
noun
The establishment of communication (with).
Verbindung
noun
The establishment of communication (with).
Kontaktlinse
noun
(informal) A contact lens.
berühren
verb
(transitive) To touch; to come into physical contact with.
kontaktieren
verb
(transitive) To establish communication with (something or someone).

What does "contact" mean?

  1. noun Physical touching, or close communication between people.
    "The nurse kept physical contact with the patient to a minimum."
  2. noun A person you know and can reach for help, information, or business.
    "She has a good contact at the newspaper who can get the story published."
  3. verb To get in touch with someone.
    "I'll contact the landlord tomorrow morning about the leaking tap."
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contact in a sentence

  • The nurse kept physical contact with the patient to a minimum.
  • Avoid close contact with anyone who is sick.
  • She has a good contact at the newspaper who can get the story published.
  • My uncle is a useful contact if you want work in construction.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "contact" in German?
"contact" in German is Kontakt, Berührung, Verbindung. contact means: Physical touching, or close communication between people.
How do you use "contact" in a sentence?
Example: "The nurse kept physical contact with the patient to a minimum." In German, "contact" is Kontakt, Berührung, Verbindung.
Are there other ways to say "contact" in German?
Yes — German has 6 translations listed for "contact": Kontakt, Berührung, Verbindung, Kontaktlinse, berühren, kontaktieren.
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