umarmen
to hug, to embrace
Beginner Verb
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Pronunciation
/ʊmˈʔaʁmən/
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Cultural Note
Germans are often stereotyped as less physically affectionate, but hugging is actually quite common between close friends and romantic partners. The word is inseparable (um- stays attached). 'Umarmung' is the noun form. Among younger Germans, hugging as a greeting has become more common, though handshakes remain standard in formal settings.
📝 Example Sentences
Sie umarmte ihn fest.
She hugged him tightly.
Komm her, ich möchte dich umarmen.
Come here, I want to hug you.