umhüllen
Translation
to envelop, to wrap, to shroud, to cover
Examples
Nebel umhüllte die alte Burg.
Fog enveloped the old castle.
Sie umhüllte das Baby mit einer Decke.
She wrapped the baby in a blanket.
Grammar Patterns
((et4)) ((mit+3)) to wrap sth. with sth. She enveloped the gift with paper.
((et4)) to envelop sth. Darkness enveloped the house.
Similar Words
Synonyms: envelop, cover, wrap; Antonyms: enthüllen (to unveil, reveal)
Etymology
From 'um-' (around) and 'hüllen' (to wrap, cover), related to 'die Hülle' (cover, case). Literally 'to wrap around'.
Memory Tips
Think of a phone 'Hülle' (case) that goes 'um' (around) your phone to cover it. That's 'umhüllen'.