noun🔗ShareUmarmung, herzliche UmarmungA 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, stressful day at work, Sarah received a warm hug from her son, expressing relief and affection. "Nach einem langen, stressigen Arbeitstag bekam Sarah eine herzliche Umarmung von ihrem Sohn, die Erleichterung und Zuneigung ausdrückte.emotionactionbodyhumanfamilycommunicationmindsocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareGriffA particular grip in wrestling."The wrestler secured several powerful hugs on his opponent, pinning him to the mat. "Der Wrestler führte mehrere kraftvolle Griffe an seinem Gegner aus und nagelte ihn auf die Matte fest.sportactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSich zusammenkauern, sich duckenTo crouch; huddle as with cold."The children hugged together by the fireplace, trying to stay warm. "Die Kinder kauerten sich am Kamin zusammen, um sich warm zu halten.bodyactionsensationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareUmarmen, sich eng aneinanderkuschelnTo cling closely together."The children hugged their teacher goodbye at the school gate. "Die Kinder umarmten ihren Lehrer zum Abschied am Schultor.bodyactionhumanfamilyemotionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareUmarmen, herzenTo embrace by holding closely, especially in the arms."Billy hugged Danny until he felt better."Billy umarmte Danny, bis er sich besser fühlte.bodyactionhumanpersonemotioncommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSich an etwas anschmiegen, sich an etwas haltenTo stay close to (the shore etc.)"The small sailboat hugs the coastline to avoid the stronger currents further out. "Das kleine Segelboot hält sich an die Küstenlinie, um die stärkeren Strömungen weiter draußen zu vermeiden.nauticalsailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareUmarmen, festhaltenTo hold fast; to cling to; to cherish."The little girl hugs her teddy bear tight when she feels scared. "Das kleine Mädchen umarmt ihren Teddybären fest, wenn sie sich ängstlich fühlt.familyactionemotionhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
