die Berührung
Translation
touch, contact
Examples
Jede Berührung tat ihm weh.
Every touch hurt him.
Er kam mit dem Gesetz in Berührung.
He came into contact with the law.
Grammar Patterns
in Berührung kommen mit+3 to come into contact with sth. He came into contact with the law.
Similar Words
Synonyms: der Kontakt, die Fühlung
Etymology
A noun derived from the verb 'berühren' (to touch). The suffix '-ung' typically forms feminine nouns.
Memory Tips
Remember that '-ung' nouns are always feminine ('die'). It means 'the act of touching', and can be used for physical touch or figurative contact.