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touch in German

touch in German is Berührung, Tasten, anfassen — touch means to make physical contact with something using the hand, finger, or another part of the body.

touch in German

Berührung
noun
The faculty or sense of perception by physical contact.
Tasten
noun
The faculty or sense of perception by physical contact.
Berührung
noun
(music) The particular or characteristic mode of action, or the resistance of the keys of an instrument to the fingers.
anfassen
noun
(music) The particular or characteristic mode of action, or the resistance of the keys of an instrument to the fingers.
Touch
noun
A distinguishing feature or characteristic.
Spur
noun
A little bit; a small amount.
berühren
verb
(transitive) To make physical contact with; to bring the hand, finger or other part of the body into contact with. [from 14th c.]
anfassen
verb
(transitive) To make physical contact with; to bring the hand, finger or other part of the body into contact with. [from 14th c.]
rühren
verb
(obsolete) To infect; to affect slightly.
berühren
verb
(obsolete) To infect; to affect slightly.

What does "touch" mean?

  1. verb To make physical contact with something using the hand, finger, or another part of the body.
    "She reached out to touch the soft fabric."
  2. verb To affect someone emotionally, often causing tenderness or sympathy.
    "His kind words touched everyone in the room."
  3. verb To mention or deal with a topic briefly, without going into full detail.
    "The report only touches on the causes of the delay."
  4. verb To concern or have relevance to someone or something.
    "This new policy touches every department in the company."
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touch in a sentence

  • She reached out to touch the soft fabric.
  • Don't touch the wet paint.
  • His kind words touched everyone in the room.
  • I was deeply touched by the generosity of strangers.

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What is "touch" in German?

"touch" in German is Berührung, Tasten, anfassen. touch means: To make physical contact with something using the hand, finger, or another part of the body.

How do you use "touch" in a sentence?

Example: "She reached out to touch the soft fabric." In German, "touch" is Berührung, Tasten, anfassen.

Are there other ways to say "touch" in German?

Yes — German has 7 translations listed for "touch": Berührung, Tasten, anfassen, Touch, Spur, berühren.

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