touch

• Substantiv, das den körperlichen Kontakt oder die Berührung mit etwas bezeichnet, oft mit der Hand oder den Fingern, sowie den Tastsinn oder eine leichte Berührung.

A noun referring to the sense of physical contact or the act of making contact with something, often with the hand or fingers.

1. Sense of feelingA2formal

   The sense by which we perceive the texture, temperature, and pressure of objects through contact with the skin.

   Tastsinn

   • The fabric has a soft touch.
   • He lost his sense of touch after the accident.
   • The touch of the cold metal made her shiver.

   Synonymefeelfeelingsense of touchtactility

2. Contact or contact pointA2formal

   The act of making physical contact with something or someone.

   Berührung

   • She felt a gentle touch on her shoulder.
   • The ball was just out of his touch.
   • A light touch on the screen activates the app.

   Synonymebrushcontactfeelstroketouching

3. Small amount or detailB1informal

   A small amount or a subtle detail that adds to something.

   Hauch

   • Add a touch of salt to the soup.
   • The room needs a touch of color.
   • His speech had a touch of humor.

   Synonymebitdashdetailhintnuanceshadesubtletysuggestiontingetracewhiff

4. Communication or connectionA2informal

   The state of being in communication or contact with someone.

   Kontakt

   • Let's keep in touch after you move.
   • I lost touch with my old classmates.
   • We are in touch with the organizers about the event.

   Synonymecommunicationconnectioncontactcorrespondence

• Verb, das die Handlung des physischen Berührens oder In-Kontakt-Kommens mit etwas bezeichnet; auch im übertragenen Sinne für das Ansprechen eines Themas oder das emotionale Erreichen/Bewegen von jemandem.

A verb used to indicate the act of coming into contact with something, or to affect or handle something physically or emotionally.

1. Make physical contactA1formal

   To put your hand or finger on something or someone.

   Berühren

   • Please do not touch the paintings.
   • She touched his arm gently.
   • He touched the hot stove and burned his finger.

   Synonymebrushcontactfeelfingergrazehandlestroketap

2. Affect emotionallyB1formal

   To cause someone to feel sympathy, sadness, or gratitude.

   Rühren

   • Her story touched everyone in the room.
   • I was deeply touched by his kindness.
   • The movie touched my heart.

   Synonymeaffectimpressmeltmovereachsoftenstirstrike

3. Interact or handleA2informal

   To come into contact with something, often in a way that affects it.

   Berühren

   • Don't touch my phone without asking.
   • He touched the screen to open the app.
   • The paint is still wet, so don't touch it.

   Synonymecontactfeelfingerhandle

Phrasal-Variantentouch downtouch offtouch ontouch up