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Emotionally moving in a way that evokes sympathy, tenderness, or slight sadness.
Es war eine rührende Geste, wie das kleine Mädchen dem alten Mann über die Straße half.
It was a touching gesture, the way the little girl helped the old man cross the street.
'Rührend' (touching) is the present participle of the verb 'rühren', which means 'to move' or 'to touch'. A touching situation is therefore one that 'touches' or 'moves' the feelings.
Die Dankesrede des Preisträgers war wirklich rührend.
The award winner's acceptance speech was truly touching.
The adjective 'rührend' (touching) is often used to describe a gesture, a story, a moment, or a sight.
Es war ein rührender Anblick, wie der Hund auf die Rückkehr seines Besitzers wartete.
It was a touching sight, the way the dog waited for its owner's return.
The phrase 'sich rührend um jemanden kümmern' is a fixed expression. It means that someone takes care of another person very lovingly and selflessly.
Die Großmutter hat sich nach der Schule immer rührend um die Kinder gekümmert.
After school, the grandmother always took touching care of the children.
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Bewegend and rührend describe an emotional effect. Bewegend can suit strong and varied feelings such as deep grief or joy. Rührend tends to highlight compassion, tenderness, or gentle sadness.
Bei der Trauerfeier war es rührend, wie das Enkelkind ein selbst gemaltes Bild ans Grab legte.
At the memorial service, it was touching to see the grandchild place a self-drawn picture on the grave.
Bei der Trauerfeier war die Rede über das gemeinsame Leben bewegend.
At the memorial service, the speech about their life together was moving.
