noun🔗ShareUmarmungA close embrace, especially when charged with such an emotion as represented by: affection, joy, relief, lust, anger, agression, compassion, and the like, as opposed to being characterized by formality, equivocation or ambivalence (a half-embrace or "little hug")."After a long day at work, Sarah gave her daughter a warm hug of relief and joy. "Nach einem langen Arbeitstag umarmte Sarah ihre Tochter herzlich vor Erleichterung und Freude.emotionactionbodyhumanfamilysocietycommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareGriff, UmklammerungA particular grip in wrestling."The wrestler used a powerful hug to gain leverage on his opponent. "Der Ringer nutzte einen kraftvollen Griff, um seinen Gegner in die Zange zu nehmen.sportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSich zusammenkauern, sich duckenTo crouch; huddle as with cold."The children hugged together, shivering, as they waited for the bus in the cold wind. "Die Kinder kauerten sich zusammen und zitterten, als sie in der kalten Brise auf den Bus warteten.bodyactionsensationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareUmarmen, drückenTo cling closely together."The children hugged their teacher goodbye at the school gate. "Die Kinder umarmten ihre Lehrerin zum Abschied am Schultor.actionhumanbodyemotionfamilyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareUmarmenTo embrace by holding closely, especially in the arms."Billy hugged Danny until he felt better."Billy umarmte Danny, bis er sich besser fühlte.actionhumanbodyfamilyemotioncommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSich an etwas anschmiegenTo stay close to (the shore etc.)"The sailboat hugged the coastline, staying close to the shore as it sailed into the harbor. "Das Segelboot schmiegt sich an die Küstenlinie an und hält sich nahe am Ufer, als es in den Hafen segelte.nauticalsailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareUmarmen, festhaltenTo hold fast; to cling to; to cherish."The child hugged her teddy bear tightly, cherishing it as her best friend. "Das Kind umarmte seinen Teddybären fest und schätzte ihn als seinen besten Freund.bodyactionhumanfamilysensationemotionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
