berühren
Translation
to touch, to affect, to move (emotionally)
Examples
Bitte berühren Sie die Kunstwerke nicht.
Please do not touch the artworks.
Seine Geschichte hat mich tief berührt.
His story touched me deeply.
Das Thema berührt viele Menschen.
The topic affects many people.
Grammar Patterns
((sth./sb.)) to touch sth./sb. He touched her hand.
((sb.)) to move/affect sb. (emotionally) The film deeply moved the audience.
Similar Words
Synonyms: anfassen (to touch), bewegen (to move emotionally); Antonyms: meiden (to avoid)
Etymology
From the prefix 'be-' and 'rühren' (to stir, to move). It means to cause movement by touching.
Memory Tips
Think of 'stirring' ('rühren') someone's emotions by 'touching' ('berühren') their heart with a story.