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verb[T]
To embrace or hug someone, usually by putting one's arms around them.
omhéls
Etymology
From Dutch omhelzen, literally related to holding around the neck or body.
Examples
Sy omhels haar ma by die stasie.
Sý omhéls haar má by die stásie.
She embraces her mother at the station.
Die kind omhels die hond styf.
Die kínd omhéls die hónd stýf.
The child hugs the dog tightly.
Collocations
iemand omhels
mekaar omhels
styf omhels
liefdevol omhels
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