German word

Berührung

Pronunciation

IPA/bəˈʁyːʁʊŋ/

Meaning

  • feminine nouncontact

Example

Ich spürte eine Berührung an der Schulter.

I felt a touch on my shoulder.

Illustration for Berührung (contact)

More examples

Beim ersten Treffen spürte sie eine sanfte Berührung an der Hand.

At the first meeting, she felt a gentle touch on her hand.

Core concept

A fingertip, shoulder, or two surfaces meet briefly, leaving a noticeable point of contact.

Common phrases

  • sanfte Berührung

    gentle touch

  • körperliche Berührung

    physical contact

  • eine Berührung spüren

    feel a touch

Similar words

Kontakt: A link or channel of communication between people or organizations.
Körperkontakt: Physical closeness involving direct touch between bodies.
Anfassen: The act of using a hand or arm to touch or grasp something.
Antippen: A light, quick touch with a fingertip or similar part.

Definition in German

der Zustand des Kontakts zwischen Haut, Gegenständen oder Personen, meist kurz und spürbar

Word origin

Berührung is the noun formed from German berühren, which combines be- with rühren, a verb historically associated with moving or stirring.

Usage tips

  • Berührung is feminine, so the common forms are eine Berührung and mehrere Berührungen.

Other meanings

  • touchnoun

Opposites

Related words

  • berührentouchverb
  • berührendmovingadjective
  • Berührungsangstfear of contactnoun

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