die Umklammerung
Translation
embrace, clasp, hug, encirclement
Examples
Seine Umklammerung war fest und liebevoll.
His embrace was firm and loving.
Die Stadt entkam der militärischen Umklammerung.
The city escaped the military encirclement.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.'s)) Umklammerung someone's embrace His embrace was firm.
in der Umklammerung ((von j-m)) in the embrace (of sb.) She was in his embrace.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Umarmung (embrace), der Griff (grasp); Antonyms: das Loslassen (release)
Etymology
Composed of 'um-' (around) + 'klammern' (to clamp) + '-ung' (noun suffix). It literally means 'an encompassing clamp'.
Memory Tips
Visualize a clamp ('Klammer') being placed 'um' (around) an object, signifying a tight hold or embrace.