Umarmungen
The English phrase "hugs" translates to the German word Umarmungen.
Umarmungen refers to the plural form of the act of holding someone closely in one's arms to show affection. You can also use the phrase Herzliche Umarmungen to mean "warm hugs".
What does it mean word for word?
The noun is derived from the verb umarmen, where um means "around" and armen relates to "arms".
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of the word is Umarmung. When using the plural form Umarmungen with a definite article, you use the feminine article die.
Did you know?
- While Umarmungen is the literal word for 'hugs', Germans often use the phrase Drück dich in casual texts, which literally means 'squeezing you'.
- In a professional setting, even if you use the word Umarmungen, it is much more common to stick to handshakes to avoid appearing overly familiar.
- To describe a very tight hug, Germans use the verb knuddeln, which is a cutesy, colloquial term often used with children or partners.
Examples in context
- Sie tauschten Küsse und Umarmungen aus.They exchanged kisses and hugs.This sentence shows how to use Umarmungen when describing an exchange of affection.Tatoeba #10338929 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #10338403 by AlanF_US
- Umarmungen!Hugs!This sentence shows how to use Umarmungen as an exclamation.Tatoeba #11357056 by mayabe, translation #4278546 by Ricardo14
- Liebe Oma, ich schicke dir ganz feste Umarmungen. Ich vermisse dich und hoffe, dich bald zu sehen. Dein Enkel, MaxDear Grandma, sending you tight hugs. I miss you and hope to see you soon. Your grandson, Max
- Wir brauchen mehr Umarmungen.We need more hugs.
Example conversation
Maximilian and Julia are saying goodbye at the train station.
- MaximilianIch werde deine Umarmungen vermissen.I will miss your hugs.
- JuliaIch auch, Maximilian.Me too, Maximilian.
- MaximilianKomm bald wieder zurück.Come back soon.
- JuliaDas werde ich, Julia verspricht es.I will, Julia promises it.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
