rühren
Translation
to stir, to mix, to move, to touch (emotionally)
Examples
Bitte rühren Sie die Suppe um.
Please stir the soup.
Seine Worte haben mich tief gerührt.
His words moved me deeply.
Rühr dich nicht vom Fleck!
Don't move from the spot!
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to stir sth. Bitte rühren Sie die Suppe.
((sb.)) to move sb. (emotionally) Seine Worte haben mich tief gerührt.
sich4 to move (oneself) Rühr dich nicht vom Fleck!
Similar Words
Synonyms: mischen (to mix), bewegen (to move); Antonyms: stillstehen (to stand still)
Etymology
From Old High German 'ruoren' (to set in motion). Related to the English word 'rear' (as in to rear up).
Memory Tips
Connect the physical act of 'stirring' a pot with the emotional act of being 'stirred' or moved.