Umarmen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Umarmen" is used as verb with the meaning of "hug", "embrace" or "cuddle".

Essential properties of "umarmen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: umarmen
Simple past: umarmte
Participle: umarmt

regulartransitive

Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "umarmen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To hug, embrace (physical)"

Definition: "To encircle someone or something with one's arms as a sign of affection or fondness."
Translation(s): hug, embrace, cuddle
Synonym(s): Umschlingen, in die Arme nehmen, umfassen
Antonym(s): Loslassen, abstoßen
Related word(s): umarmt, umarmte, umarmend

📝 Some usage examples:

Sie umarmte ihre Mutter herzlich zur Begrüßung.She warmly hugged her mother in greeting.
Die Kinder umarmten sich freudig nach dem Wiedersehen.The children joyfully hugged each other after reuniting.
Er umarmte den Baum, um seine Verbundenheit mit der Natur zu zeigen.He hugged the tree to show his connection with nature.

2.) "To embrace (an idea/concept)"

Definition: "To accept or adopt an idea, philosophy, or concept with enthusiasm."
Translation(s): embrace, adopt, accept
Synonym(s): annehmen, akzeptieren, sich zu eigen machen
Antonym(s): ablehnen, abweisen
Related word(s): Umarmung, umarmend

📝 Some usage examples:

Sie umarmte die neue Philosophie mit Begeisterung.She embraced the new philosophy with enthusiasm.
Die Firma hat die innovativen Ideen vollstumarmt.The company fully embraced the innovative ideas.
Wir müssen die Veränderungen umarmen, um erfolgreich zu sein.We must embrace the changes to be successful.

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