touching

• Beschreibt etwas, das starke emotionale Reaktionen hervorruft, besonders Mitleid, Dankbarkeit oder Traurigkeit. Bezieht sich auf rührende oder bewegende Situationen, Worte oder Gesten.

Describes something that evokes a strong emotional response, especially sympathy, gratitude, or sadness.

1. Emotionally movingB2formal

   Arousing feelings of sympathy, tenderness, or affection.

   Rührend

   • The movie had a touching ending that made everyone cry.
   • Her speech about her childhood was deeply touching.
   • He wrote a touching letter to his grandmother.

   Synonymeemotionalmovingpatheticpoignantsentimentalstirringtender

   Antonymeunmoving

• Substantiv, das die Handlung oder das Ereignis des physischen Kontakts zwischen Objekten oder zwischen einem Objekt und einem Körper bezeichnet; auch der Tastsinn bzw. das Berühren als gefühlvolle Geste.

A noun referring to the act or event of physical contact between objects or between an object and a body.

1. Physical contactB1formal

   The event of something coming in contact with the body.

   Berührung

   • The touching of the hot surface caused a burn.
   • A gentle touching of the shoulder can convey comfort.
   • The doctor examined the patient through careful touching.

   Synonymecontacttouch

2. Bringing togetherB1formal

   The act of putting two things together with no space between them.

   Berührung

   • The touching of the two wires completed the circuit.
   • The artist focused on the touching of colors on the canvas.
   • The touching of the puzzle pieces required precision.

   Synonymecontacttouch

   Antonymedetachmentdisconnectiondivisionpartingseparation

• 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