physical contact

• Körperliche Berührung oder direkter Kontakt zwischen Personen oder zwischen einer Person und einer Sache; wird oft im Zusammenhang mit persönlicher Interaktion, Sport oder Sicherheit verwendet.

The act of touching or being in direct bodily contact with someone or something, often used in contexts of personal interaction, sports, or safety.

1. Touch between peopleB1formal

   The act of touching or being in direct contact with another person's body.

   Körperkontakt

   • Physical contact is important for human bonding.
   • The doctor avoided unnecessary physical contact during the examination.
   • Some cultures are more comfortable with physical contact than others.

2. Contact with an objectB1formal

   The state of touching or being in direct contact with a physical object.

   Körperkontakt

   • The sensor detects physical contact with the surface.
   • Avoid physical contact with the hot stove.
   • The device responds to physical contact from a finger.