touch
word
/ˈtətʃ/
tuhch
/tˈʌtʃ/
tuhch
Definition
To place your hand or another part of your body on someone or something lightly. It can also refer to a small amount or a feeling added to something.
Usage & Nuances
Common in both physical and figurative contexts: 'don't touch' (literal), 'a touch of salt' (figurative), 'be in touch' (communicate). Formal and informal use. Not to be confused with 'tap' (a quick hit) or 'feel' (experience an emotion or sensation).
Spanish: tocar - toque (contacto físico)Portuguese (BR): tocar - toque (contato físico)Portuguese (PT): tocar - toque (contacto físico)Chinese (Simplified): 触摸 - 接触Chinese (Traditional): 觸摸 - 接觸Hindi: छूना - स्पर्शArabic: يلمس - لمسBengali: ছোঁয়া - স্পর্শ - যোগাযোগ করা (যোগাযোগের জন্য)Russian: касаться - трогать - прикосновение (немного)Japanese: 触れる - 連絡する (連絡の意味) - 少し加える (少量、フィーリング)Vietnamese: chạm - tiếp xúc (kết nối) - một chút (số lượng nhỏ)Korean: 만지다 - 닿다 - 연락하다 (연락 의미)Turkish: dokunmak - temas etmek - iletişim kurmak (iletişim anlamında)Urdu: چھونا - رابطہ کرنا (رابطے کے لیے) - ذرا سا (تھوڑا مقدار)Indonesian: menyentuh - berkomunikasi (untuk komunikasi) - sedikit (untuk jumlah kecil)
Example Sentences
You can touch the buttons to turn it on.
basic
Please don't touch the paintings.
basic
I felt the cat touch my hand.
basic
That story really touched my heart.
natural
Let’s stay in touch after you move.
natural
Just add a touch of lemon to the tea.
natural