обнимать
Translation of обнимать
cuddle
Russian word in Latin letters: obnimat
Meaning of обнимать
нежно прижимать к себе, выражая заботу
to hold a person or animal close in an affectionate way

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I cuddle my cat every evening.
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Я обнимаю свою кошку каждый вечер.
The child cuddles the puppy gently.
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Ребёнок нежно обнимает щенка.
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What's the difference between обнимать, обниматься, and прижимать к себе
Cuddle each other, both people.
Hold close to your body.
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обнимать belongs to the topic "Pets →". Start with a short set of 2 words so the word is easier to remember in context.
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обнимать meaning: what does it mean?
to hold a person or animal close in an affectionate way
обнимать pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
обнимать is pronounced as [ɐbnʲɪˈmatʲ]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
обнимать definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
I cuddle my cat every evening. Translation: Я обнимаю свою кошку каждый вечер.
Is обнимать part of Pets vocabulary?
Yes, обнимать (cuddle) can be learned in the Pets topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is обнимать part of Living Beings vocabulary?
Yes, обнимать (cuddle) can be learned in the Living Beings topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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