berührten

Berührten is a German word that translates to "touched" in English. It is the past tense of the verb "berühren," which means to touch, to affect, or to concern. The word can be used in various contexts, both literally and figuratively.

Literally, "berührten" describes the physical act of making contact with something or someone. For example, "Er berührten den heißen Herd" translates to "He touched the hot stove." In this sense, it signifies a direct physical interaction.

Figuratively, "berührten" can refer to an emotional or psychological impact. If a story or a situation deeply affects someone, it can be said that it "berührten" them. For instance, "Die Geschichte berührten mich tief" means "The story touched me deeply." This usage highlights the emotional resonance or significance of an event or experience.

The word also appears in phrases related to being involved or concerned with a matter. "Das betrifft Sie nicht," meaning "That doesn't concern you," uses a related verb but the concept of touching or affecting is present. When used in the past tense, "berührten" implies that something has already had an impact or has already been involved. For example, "Die Ereignisse berührten viele Menschen" means "The events affected many people." The grammatical form of "berührten" indicates it is the past tense, specifically the preterite, and it is plural or used with the formal "Sie."