touchieren
Translation
to touch lightly, to graze, to brush against
Examples
Das Auto hat die Mauer nur touchiert.
The car only grazed the wall.
Seine Bemerkung hat mich unangenehm touchiert.
His remark affected me unpleasantly.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to graze, to touch sth. lightly The car touched the tree.
Similar Words
Synonyms: streifen, berühren
Etymology
From French 'toucher' (to touch).
Memory Tips
Think of a very light 'touch', like a 'touché' in fencing.