Verben der Manuellen Handlung - Verben für die Verwendung von Fingern und Handfläche

to touch or strike something with a quick and light movement

tupfen, abklopfen

to touch or handle something using the fingers

mit den Fingern berühren, mit den Fingern handhaben

to strike the palms of one's hands together forcefully, usually to show appreciation or to attract attention

klatschen, applaudieren

to clap one's hands as a sign of approval

applaudieren, beifall spenden

to hit someone or something with an open hand, usually making a sharp sound

schlagen, klatschen

to touch or hit gently and repeatedly with an open hand

kleiner Klaps geben, sanft schlagen

to stroke or caress an animal as a gesture of care or attention

streicheln, tätscheln

to rub gently or caress an animal's fur or hair

streicheln, schlagen

to apply pressure to a surface with back and forth or circular motions

reiben, wischen

to press or rub a part of a person's body, typically with the hands, to make them feel refreshed

massieren, reiben

to shape one's hands in a rounded or curved manner

die Hände rund formen, hände schalen

to touch or handle something in a restless, absentminded, or often playful manner

fummeln, spielen

to move or play with something in a nervous or absentminded manner

spielen mit, winden

to play with or handle something in a restless or idle manner, often with slight, repetitive movements

spielen mit, fummeln

to stretch one's hand or arm to touch, take, or connect with something or someone

die Hand ausstrecken, erreichen

to stretch upwards and bring something down from a higher level

herunterreichen, etwas von einem höheren Platz holen

to show the place or direction of someone or something by holding out a finger or an object

zeigen

to tightly grip and squeeze something, particularly someone's flesh, between one's fingers

kneifen, quetschen

to lightly touch or stroke a sensitive part of the body, causing a tingling or laughing sensation

kitzeln, streicheln

to hit a door, surface, etc. in a way to attract attention, especially expecting it to be opened

klopfen, pochen

to hit someone or something gently, often with a few quick light blows

klopfen, tippen

to rub a person's or one's own skin to relieve an itching sensation, particularly with one's fingernails

kratzen, ritzen

to press, move, or manipulate something using the thumb

mit dem Daumen drücken, manipulieren

to move or propel something with a light, quick motion

schnippen, flicken

to use nails to scratch, scrape, or dig

kratzen, krallen