umringen
Translation
to surround, to encircle, to ring
Examples
Die Fans umringen den berühmten Sänger.
The fans surround the famous singer.
Hohe Mauern umringen die alte Burg.
High walls encircle the old castle.
Grammar Patterns
((sb./sth.)) to surround sb./sth. The children surround the teacher.
Similar Words
Synonyms: umgeben, einkreisen
Etymology
Comes from 'um-' (around) + 'ringen' (to form a ring). It literally means 'to make a ring around'.
Memory Tips
Picture people forming a 'Ring' 'um' (around) a celebrity.