umarmen
hug
Jemanden mit den Armen festhalten, um Nähe oder Zuneigung zu zeigen.
The German word "umarmen" is a verb that means "to hug" or "to embrace". The word is comprised of the prefix "um" (around) and "armen" derived from "Arm" (arm). Combined, it conveys the action of wrapping one's arms around someone.
Similar words in German include "drücken" (to squeeze or hug), "herzen" (to hug tenderly or affectionately), and "umfangen" (to envelop or embrace).
Differences:
- "Umarmen" typically implies a standard hug or embrace with both arms around someone.
- "Drücken" can be used for a hug but also means to squeeze or press.
- "Herzen" carries a connotation of tenderness and affection, often more intimate or affectionate.
- "Umfangen" suggests the idea of enveloping or surrounding, and might be used more poetically or descriptively to convey being surrounded or embraced completely.
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Examples
Er umarmt seinen Freund zum Abschied.verb
He hugs his friend goodbye.
Sie umarmt ihre Mutter.verb
She hugs her mother.
Er will sie umarmen.verb
He wants to hug her.
Gestern haben sich die Kinder herzlich umarmt.verb
Yesterday the children warmly hugged each other.
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