hüllen
/ˈhʏlən/
verb
B2
der (masc.) die (fem.) das (neut.)
Underline = a spelling pattern that usually signals that gender.
Forms
- present (3rd sg.)
- hüllt
- past
- hüllte
- perfect
- hat gehüllt
Meaning
-
to wrap, to envelop
Often reflexive/figurative: "sich in Schweigen hüllen" (to fall silent, literally to wrap oneself in silence).
Similar words
Close synonyms for "to envelop, to surround."
Close — both describe wrapping something.
Practice
1 What does hüllen mean?
to wrap, to envelop
2 Fill the gap: Sie ___ sich in eine warme Decke.
Full sentence: Sie hüllte sich in eine warme Decke. (She wrapped herself in a warm blanket.)
3 Which fingerprint chart matches hüllen?
hüllen: neutral register, common frequency, general domain, neutral connotation.
See also
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