Berührtest

Berührtest is a German word, specifically the second-person singular past tense form of the verb "berühren." The verb "berühren" translates to "to touch" in English. Therefore, "berührtest" means "you touched." This form is used in informal contexts when addressing a single person. For example, "Du berührtest meinen Arm" translates to "You touched my arm." The word itself is composed of the verb stem "berühr-" and the past tense ending "-test." The past tense in German has several forms depending on the person and number of the subject, and "-test" is the characteristic ending for the second person singular in the simple past (Präteritum). While "berührtest" is grammatically correct, in modern spoken German, the perfect tense ("hast berührt") is often preferred for past actions. However, "berührtest" remains in common use, particularly in literature and more formal writing. Understanding this conjugation is key to comprehending past actions involving touch as described by a German speaker in the singular informal "you."