umarmen
Translation
to hug, to embrace
Examples
Sie umarmt ihre Freundin.
She hugs her friend.
Er umarmte sie fest.
He embraced her tightly.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) to hug sb. She hugs her friend.
Similar Words
drücken (to press), herzen (to cuddle)
Etymology
From the prefix 'um-' (around) and 'Arm' (arm). Literally 'to put arms around'.
Memory Tips
Visualize putting your arms 'um' (around) someone.