Berühren Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Berühren" is used as verb with the meaning of "touch", "contact" or "move".

Essential properties of "berühren"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: berühren
  • Simple past: berührte
  • Participle: berührt

See full conjugation of berühren

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "berühren" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To touch; make physical contact"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Bitte berühren Sie die Kunstwerke nicht.Please do not touch the artworks.
  2. Er berührte sanft ihre Hand.He gently touched her hand.
  3. Das Kind berührte neugierig die raue Oberfläche.The child curiously touched the rough surface.

2.) "To emotionally affect or move someone"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Geschichte hat mich tief berührt.The story deeply touched me.
  2. Ihre Worte berühren alle Anwesenden.Her words touch everyone present.
  3. Die Musik berührte die Seelen der Zuhörer.The music touched the souls of the listeners.

3.) "To briefly address or mention a topic"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Wir werden dieses Thema nur kurz berühren.We will only briefly touch upon this topic.
  2. In seinem Vortrag berührte er verschiedene Aspekte.In his lecture, he touched upon various aspects.
  3. Sie hat das Problem nur oberflächlich berührt.She only superficially touched upon the problem.
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