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caress in German

caress in German is Liebkosung, Umarmung, Streicheln — caress means a gentle, affectionate touch.

caress in German

Liebkosung
noun
An act of endearment; any act or expression of affection; an embracing, or touching, with tenderness. [from 1640s]
Umarmung
noun
An act of endearment; any act or expression of affection; an embracing, or touching, with tenderness. [from 1640s]
Streicheln
noun
A gentle stroking or rubbing.
Liebkosung
noun
A gentle stroking or rubbing.
liebkosen
verb
(transitive) To touch or kiss lovingly; to fondle.
kosen
verb
(transitive) To touch or kiss lovingly; to fondle.

What does "caress" mean?

  1. noun A gentle, affectionate touch.
    "He felt the caress of her hand on his cheek."
  2. verb To touch someone gently and affectionately.
    "She caressed the baby's soft cheek."
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caress in a sentence

  • He felt the caress of her hand on his cheek.
  • The breeze felt like a caress against her skin.
  • She caressed the baby's soft cheek.
  • He gently caressed the cat's fur.

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What is "caress" in German?

"caress" in German is Liebkosung, Umarmung, Streicheln. caress means: A gentle, affectionate touch.

How do you use "caress" in a sentence?

Example: "He felt the caress of her hand on his cheek." In German, "caress" is Liebkosung, Umarmung, Streicheln.

Are there other ways to say "caress" in German?

Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "caress": Liebkosung, Umarmung, Streicheln, liebkosen, kosen.

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