Dictionary · verb
knufli
knufli/ˈknu.fli/
knufli is an Esperanto verb meaning “cuddle”.
Meaning
- snuggle, cuddle, nestle; to press oneself against another affectionately, usually while hugging or lying down.
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Definition in Esperanto
- Amike kaj tenere karesi per brusto, kapo, brakoj
- mi kaj mia kara amikino […] ne nur brakumis sed ankaŭ knuflis
- vi bone dormis knuflante kun mi
synonyms: kuŝli broader: teneri, karesi see also: ĉirkaŭbraki, brakumi
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Pronunciation
- IPA
- /ˈknu.fli/
- Syllables
- KNU·fli
- Listen
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Word structure
- knuflrootknuflo
- iendinginfinitive
Forms
| infinitive | knufli |
|---|---|
| present | knuflas |
| past | knuflis |
| future | knuflos |
| conditional | knuflus |
| volitive | knuflu |
| active participle · ongoing | knuflanta |
| active participle · completed | knuflinta |
| active participle · about to | knuflonta |
Example sentences
- Li ĉiam volas knufli kun mi.He always wants to cuddle with me. #10671886
- Mi ŝategas knufli kun katoj.I love cuddling with cats. #9842226
- Estas plaĉe knufli kun dikuloj.Fat people are cuddly. #11494455
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Related words
knufl-
- -o -i
knufli knuflo
In other languages
| Français | se blottir (contre), câliner |
|---|---|
| Deutsch | herzen, knuddeln, kuscheln, schmusen |
| Polski | przytulać |
| Nederlands | knuffelen |
| 中文 | 抱抱 |
| 日本語 | 寄り添う |
| Svenska | gosa |
| Беларуская | абдымаць, прыціскаць да сэрца |
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