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A special, often subtle note or characteristic hint that gives something a distinctive quality. It describes a nuance or a certain flair.
Das Gericht hat durch die Gewürze einen leicht exotischen Touch.
The spices give the dish a slightly exotic touch.
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The brief contact of a touchscreen with a finger to trigger a function on an electronic device such as a smartphone or tablet.
Mit einem einzigen Touch auf das Symbol öffnet sich die Anwendung.
With a single touch on the icon, the application opens.
'Touch' is a word from English that is used in German with the article 'der'. It has become established in the German language to describe either a subtle note or a technical action.
Die Inneneinrichtung hat einen sehr persönlichen Touch.
The interior design has a very personal touch.
You can tell from the context whether the subtle note (flair) or the technical touch is meant. If it is about style, design, or taste, the note is meant. If it is about smartphones or tablets, it refers to touching the screen.
Die Soße hat einen leicht süßlichen Touch.
The sauce has a slightly sweet touch.
In the meaning of 'Flair' (flair), 'Touch' (touch) is often combined with an adjective that describes the kind of note. Typical verbs in this context are 'haben' (to have), 'geben' (to give), or 'verleihen' (to lend/give).
Wir wollen dem Projekt einen kreativen Touch geben.
We want to give the project a creative touch.
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Note and Touch can both express a special nuance or distinctive feature of something. A Note tends to refer to a defining, characteristic quality. A Touch usually highlights a deliberate, often small stylistic accent. Both words are possible, but Touch sounds more like a consciously added element.
Die roten Kissen geben dem Raum einen modernen Touch.
The red cushions give the room a modern touch.
Das helle Holz gibt dem Raum eine warme Note.
The light-colored wood gives the room a warm note.
