omhullen

Omhullen is a Dutch verb meaning to wrap around, envelop, or surround. It is used both literally and figuratively: to wrap an object with material, and to describe something that encircles or envelops a person, place, or atmosphere. The sense conveyed is one of encasing from all sides.

Etymology and formation: the word combines the prefix om- (around) with hullen (to cover or envelop). This reflects the idea of surrounding something completely. The term is common in everyday language as well as in literary and journalistic styles.

Usage and contexts: in physical contexts, omhullen describes actions such as wrapping a gift, shielding an item with protective material, or enclosing something within a covering. In figurative contexts, it can describe how weather, light, sound, or mood surrounds a scene, creating a particular impression or atmosphere. The expression is frequently found in descriptive prose, travel writing, and reporting when a sense of enclosure or immersion is desired.

Related terms: omgeven (to surround), omringen (to encircle), enclosings such as omhulling (the act or material of wrapping) and omhullend (enveloping, as an adjective). These terms share the core idea of encirclement or surrounding.

See also: omgeven, omringen.