berörd

Berörd is a Swedish adjective meaning emotionally moved or affected. It is used to describe a person who has been touched by something, such as a story, a performance, or a news report. The term conveys an emotional state rather than a value judgment about the subject.

It is the past participle of the verb beröra, meaning to touch. In use, berörd typically describes a person or audience that has been emotionally impacted by an event or statement. Common constructions include sentences like “Hon blev berörd av historien” and “Den berörda publiken applåderade,” though forms vary with definiteness and number.

Berörd is often contrasted with berörande, an adjective used to describe something that is moving or touching in a more general sense, such as a berörande film or speech. The related noun berördhet can refer to the state of being affected. Synonyms or near equivalents in English include moved, touched, and affected, depending on the exact nuance.

In Swedish discourse, berörd is a standard descriptor in journalism, reviews, and personal narration when noting emotional impact. As with many emotion-related terms, its use is context-sensitive and can range from a subtle personal reaction to a pronounced collective response.