No. 13,444 in German
berühren
To touch.
In a sentence
Ich möchte diesen Gegenstand nicht berühren.
I do not want to touch this object.
The word 'berühren' is used to mean 'touch physically', indicating a physical action.
Dieses Bild berührt mich emotional.
This picture touches me emotionally.
Here, 'berühren' expresses an emotional impact, showing non-physical influence.
Die Rede des Politikers hat viele wichtige Themen berührt.
The politician's speech touched upon many important topics.
In this sentence, 'berühren' refers to addressing or mentioning topics, demonstrating figurative use.
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