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“touch” in German

German

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Pronunciation

IPA/ˈanfasən/

Example

Ich fasse die Vase an.

I touch the vase.

Illustration for anfassen (touch)

How to say “touch” in German

“Touch” in German is anfassen.

A hand reaches toward an object, makes contact, and may close around it briefly.

Full entry for anfassen: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with anfassen

Bitte das Produkt vor dem Kauf nicht ohne Handschuhe anfassen.

Please do not touch the product without gloves before purchasing.

Tips for using anfassen

  • In a finite clause, the prefix separates, as in "Ich fasse die Vase an", while the perfect participle is "angefasst".

Other German words for “touch”

Bitte berühren Sie die Statue nicht.

Please do not touch the statue.

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