umarme mich
The English phrase "hug me" is translated into German as umarme mich.
This phrase is a request for someone to wrap their arms around you in a gesture of affection or comfort.
Which one should you use?
The form umarme mich is used specifically when addressing one person informally. For formal situations, you would use different constructions such as Umarmen Sie mich.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form umarme mich is the imperative (command) form used when addressing one person informally.
Did you know?
- While umarme mich is the direct translation, Germans often use Kuscheln to describe a longer, more cozy period of hugging or cuddling together.
- While 'umarme mich' is a direct command, German speakers often soften this request by adding 'doch' or 'mal', turning it into umarme mich doch mal to make it sound like a warm suggestion rather than an order.
- German has a specific noun Kuscheltier for a stuffed animal, which literally translates to 'cuddle animal'.
Examples in context
- Umarme mich!Hug me.This sentence is useful for expressing the command umarme mich.Tatoeba #1854006 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #1852504 by CK
- Umarme mich fest.Hug me tight.This sentence shows how to add an adverb to the phrase umarme mich.Tatoeba #8861776 by mramosch, translation #1209471 by CK
- Bitte umarme mich mal.Please give me a hug.
Example conversation
Laura and Maximilian are saying goodbye at the train station.
- LauraIch werde dich vermissen.I am going to miss you.
- MaximilianIch auch, Laura.Me too, Laura.
- LauraUmarme mich bitte noch einmal.Please hug me one more time.
- MaximilianGerne, mein Schatz.Gladly, my darling.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
