umarmen
hug
to hold someone tightly in your arms
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What's the difference between umarmen / drücken / umschlingen / begrüßen / streicheln / küssen
To press someone to you; often feels less affectionate and more physical than „umarmen“.
To wrap your arms around someone; sounds more literary, stronger, and more formal than the usual „umarmen“.
To greet someone; this does not necessarily mean a hug, but a more general word for welcoming someone.
To caress or stroke gently; this is a tender touch, but not an embrace.
To kiss; this is a different action, usually with the lips, not a hug.
To hug with the arms; this is almost a direct explanation of „umarmen“, so it sounds descriptive and unnatural.
To pull someone tightly toward oneself; it emphasizes strength and close contact, sometimes even more than a friendly hug.
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How to pronounce umarmen and what this word means
umarmen means hug. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce umarmen
/ʊmˈaʁmən/
umarmen translation
hug
umarmen examples
Sie umarmte ihre Tochter fest.
umarmen transcription
/ʊmˈaʁmən/
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umarmen meaning: what does it mean?
jemanden fest in die Arme nehmen
umarmen pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
umarmen is pronounced as /ʊmˈaʁmən/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
umarmen definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Sie umarmte ihre Tochter fest. Translation: Она крепко обняла свою дочь.
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