English–German
“hug” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/ʊmˈaʁmən/
Example
Wir umarmen uns zur Begrüßung.
We hug each other as a greeting.
How to say “hug” in German
“Hug” in German is umarmen.
One person encloses another with both arms, whether in a greeting, farewell, comfort, or affection.
Example sentences with umarmen
Die Großmutter umarmt das Kind zärtlich.
The grandmother hugs the child tenderly.
Tips for using umarmen
- Although um- can mark a separable prefix in German, umarmen is inseparable, so the prefix stays attached in forms such as ich umarme.