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atingere

Atingere is a Romanian noun that denotes the act of touching or making contact, the sense of touch, and, in figurative use, an influence or impression left on someone. It can refer to a light physical contact as well as to the broader notion of contact between objects or people.

Etymology: The noun is derived from the verb atinge (to touch) with the standard noun-forming suffix -ere,

Usage: In everyday language, o atingere means a light contact on the skin, as in o atingere

See also: atingere (the act of touching), atinge (to touch), atingerea (the touch as a definite concept).

and
it
ultimately
traces
to
Latin
attingere.
The
connection
to
the
verb
emphasizes
that
atingere
expresses
the
result
or
event
of
touching.
pe
braț.
Figuratively,
phrases
such
as
o
atingere
de
bunătate
convey
a
small
but
perceptible
gesture
or
impression
of
kindness.
In
legal
or
regulatory
contexts,
atingere
can
denote
infringement
or
violation,
for
example
în
contextul
atingerea
vieții
private
(infringement
of
private
life)
or
atingerea
drepturilor
(infringement
of
rights).
In
design
and
accessibility
discussions,
atingere
is
used
to
describe
tactile
qualities
of
surfaces
or
interfaces
and
the
role
of
touch
in
user
experience.