Hugging Meaning in English

word · lemma: hug

US

/ˈhəɡɪŋ/

HUH-ging

UK

/hˈʌɡɪŋ/

HUH-ging

التعريف

Holding someone tightly in your arms as a sign of love, comfort, or greeting. It shows care and affection.

الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة

Mostly informal, used for physical embracing. 'Hugging' can be comforting or celebratory. Do not confuse with 'holding' (just carrying or gripping), or 'kissing' (more intimate). Often paired with 'each other,' 'goodbye,' 'tight,' or 'after a long time.'

• Spanish: abrazar
• Portuguese (BR): abraçar
• Portuguese (PT): abraçar
• Chinese (Simplified): 拥抱
• Chinese (Traditional): 擁抱
• Hindi: गले लगाना
• Arabic: عِناق
• Bengali: আলিঙ্গন করা - জড়িয়ে ধরা
• Russian: обниматься
• Japanese: 抱きしめる
• Vietnamese: ôm
• Korean: 안아주다
• Turkish: sarılmak
• Urdu: گلے لگانا
• Indonesian: memeluk

جمل نموذجية

The mother is hugging her child.

basic

They are hugging each other tightly.

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I saw two friends hugging at the airport.

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After months apart, hugging felt amazing.

natural

Some people aren't very comfortable with hugging strangers.

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He walked in, all smiles, hugging everyone in the room.

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