abbracciami
In Italian, 'hug me' is translated as abbracciami.
This phrase is a request for someone to put their arms around you in a gesture of affection or comfort.
What does it mean word for word?
The word abbracciami is composed of the verb abbraccia (hug or embrace) and the enclitic pronoun mi (me).
Which one should you use?
While abbracciami is a direct command or request, you can use mi abbracci as a softer, more indirect way to ask 'will you hug me?' using the indicative mood. If you are addressing a group of people instead of one person, use the plural form abbracciatemi.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form abbracciami uses the imperative mood for the informal 'tu' (you) form. To address multiple people, the plural imperative form is abbracciatemi.
Did you know?
- The word abbraccio can also be used metaphorically in Italian to describe a 'clinch' in sports like wrestling or boxing.
- The word abbraccio is used as a noun to sign off personal letters, functioning similarly to 'warmly' or 'with a hug' in English.
- The root of abbracciami comes from braccio, meaning 'arm', making the word literally 'arm me'.
Examples in context
- Abbracciami.Hug me.This example shows how to use the form abbracciami as a direct request.Tatoeba #4564824 by Guybrush88, translation #1852504 by CK
- Per favore, abbracciami forte.Please, hug me tight.
- Sono triste, abbracciami.I am sad, hug me.
Example conversation
Giulia and Francesco are saying goodbye at the train station.
- GiuliaNon voglio partire, Francesco.I don't want to leave, Francesco.
- FrancescoNon preoccuparti, ci vedremo presto.Don't worry, we will see each other soon.
- GiuliaPer favore, abbracciami prima di andare.Please, hug me before you go.
- FrancescoCerto, ti abbraccio subito.Of course, I am hugging you right now.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
