umarmen→ to hugGerman word meaning
"umarmen" is a A2-level German word meaning "to hug". Below you can find 18 example sentences with audio to help you understand how to use it in real German conversations.
18 stories
Example Sentences

The Lost Cat
Emma umarmt ihre Katze. 'Ich liebe dich, Mia!'
Emma hugs her cat. 'I love you, Mia!'

Parent and Child
Die Mutter umarmt ihre Tochter.
The mother hugs her daughter.

The Missing Toy
Sie hebt Bruno hoch und umarmt ihn.
She picks up Bruno and hugs him.

Lost in the Supermarket
Sie umarmt ihn fest.
She hugs him tightly.

Family Reunion
Ihre Mutter rannte nach draußen, um sie zu umarmen.
Her mother ran outside to hug her.

Meeting an Online Friend
Sie umarmten sich herzlich.
They hugged each other warmly.

The Thunderstorm
Emma umarmte ihn fest.
Emma hugged him tightly.

Thanksgiving Dinner
Sarah rannte zu ihnen, um sie beide zu umarmen.
Sarah ran to hug them both.

Keeping in Touch
Maria umarmte alle fest, als sie ankam.
Maria hugged everyone tightly when she arrived.

Saying Goodbye
Die zwei Freundinnen umarmten sich lange.
The two friends hugged for a long time.

Asking for Advice
Emma stand auf und umarmte ihre Mutter fest.
Emma stood up and hugged her mother tightly.

Reconnecting with an Old Friend
Sie umarmten sich lange und fest.
They hugged each other tightly for a long moment.

Ferry Crossing
Emma rannte zu ihr, um sie zu umarmen.
Emma ran to hug her.

The Argument
Sie umarmten sich lange fest.
They hugged each other tightly for a long time.

The Breakup
'Es tut mir so leid, Sarah,' sagte Emma und umarmte sie fest.
'I am so sorry, Sarah,' Emma said, hugging her tightly.

The Graduation Ceremony
Die beiden Freundinnen umarmten sich herzlich, als sie sich trafen.
The two friends embraced each other warmly when they met.

Retirement Day
Sie stand auf und umarmte Dr. Chen dankbar.
She stood up and hugged Dr. Chen gratefully.

Long Distance Friendship
Sie umarmten sich lange an der Sicherheitskontrolle und wollten sich nicht loslassen.
They hugged for a long time at the security gate, not wanting to let go.
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