This is the 13444th most frequent German word.
berühren
To touch.
The word 'berühren' is used to mean 'touch physically', indicating a physical action.
Ich möchte diesen Gegenstand nicht berühren.
I do not want to touch this object.
Here, 'berühren' expresses an emotional impact, showing non-physical influence.
Dieses Bild berührt mich emotional.
This picture touches me emotionally.
In this sentence, 'berühren' refers to addressing or mentioning topics, demonstrating figurative use.