befühlen

to feel, to run one's hands over

verb be-FUE-len Rare

Usage Note

befühlen means to feel an object or body part with the hands to assess its texture, firmness, or condition. Common in medical contexts (eine Geschwulst befühlen — to feel a lump) and everyday descriptions of tactile examination.

Examples

"Sie befühlte die Beule an ihrer Stirn und zuckte vor Schmerz zusammen."

Natural Translation

She felt the bump on her forehead and winced in pain.

Literal Translation

She felt the bump on her forehead and winced together with pain.

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