обійти за плечі

to put an arm around someone's shoulders

Intermediate Phrase
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Pronunciation

/oˈbij.tɪ zɐ ˈplɛ.t͡ʃi/

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Cultural Note

Warm, supportive physical gestures are often associated with comfort as much as romance.

📝 Example Sentences

Він тихо обійняв її за плечі, коли їй стало сумно.

He quietly put an arm around her shoulders when she became sad.

Такий жест може дати відчуття близькості й безпеки.

Such a gesture can give a feeling of closeness and safety.

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