How is the word обнимать translated from Russian to English

Ласково держать кого-то в объятиях.

To hold someone close in your arms lovingly.

verb
English translation
cuddle

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  • Она обнимала щенка. She cuddled the puppy.

  • Близнецы любят обниматься под одним одеялом. The twins like to cuddle under one blanket.

  • Иди обними меня на минутку. Come and cuddle with me for a minute.

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How is “обнимать” translated from Russian?
“обнимать” translates into English as “cuddle”. Add this word to your VibeLing vocabulary and lock it in with spaced repetition.
What does “обнимать” mean?
Meaning of “обнимать”: Ласково держать кого-то в объятиях. In English — “cuddle”.
What part of speech is “обнимать”?
“обнимать” is a verb.
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