Meaning 1neutral · 82%
To make careful movements with the hands in order to find something.
Natural examples
Im Dunkeln tastete sie nach dem Lichtschalter.
In the dark, she felt around for the light switch.
Im Dunkeln tastete er nach der Kante des Verbandes.
In the dark, he felt for the edge of the bandage.
Mit einer Hand tastete er sich zur Tür.
He felt his way toward the door with one hand.
Usage note
Tasten is a weak verb using haben; the sought object often follows nach plus dative.
Mini-lesson: tasten
To make careful movements with the hands in order to find something. Tasten is a weak verb using haben; the sought object often follows nach plus dative.
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