berühren
touch
Meaning of berühren
mit der Hand oder dem Körper leicht an etwas kommen
to make contact with something lightly
Pronunciation
berühren with English translation
berühren usage examples
Bitte berühre die heiße Platte nicht.
Please don't touch the hot stove.
Die Katze berührt mich mit der Pfote.
The cat touches me with its paw.
berühren synonyms
What's the difference between berühren, anfassen, fassen, betasten, streifen, anrühren, and angreifen
Means to touch or handle something with the hand; very neutral and common in everyday speech.
Means to grab or take in the hand; usually a bit more active than simply touching.
Means to feel or examine by touching, often carefully and for a longer time than just touching.
Means to brush past or graze something lightly; the contact is very brief and often accidental.
Means to touch or handle; it can be literal and also appears in the sense of 'not touch / not interfere'.
Advanced: broader words
As a synonym of 'touch' it is old-fashioned or regional; more often it means 'attack' or 'start on something'.
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Questions about this word
What does berühren mean?
to make contact with something lightly
How do you pronounce berühren?
berühren is pronounced [bəˈʁyːʁən].
How is berühren used in a sentence?
Please don't touch the hot stove. Translation: Bitte berühre die heiße Platte nicht.
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