flechten
braid · weave
The German word "flechten" means "to braid" in English. It is used to describe the action of intertwining strands or threads to create a woven pattern. Similar words in German include "verflechten" (to intertwine) and "einflechten" (to weave in). Related words with the same origin include "Flechtwerk" (wickerwork) and "Geflecht" (braid or weave).
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Examples
Die Mädchen flechten sich gegenseitig die Haare.verb
The girls are braiding each other's hair.
Die Kinder flechten einen Korb aus Weidenruten.verb
The children are weaving a basket out of willow rods.
Ich flechte einen Korb aus Bambus.verb
I am braiding a basket out of bamboo.
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