Flickarbeit
patchwork
The German word "Flickarbeit" is a noun that means "patchwork" or "repair work". It is a compound word composed of "Flick" (from "flicken," meaning "to patch" or "to mend") and "Arbeit" (meaning "work"). The term is often used to describe the act of repairing something temporarily or inelegantly, or it can refer to the idea of putting together disparate parts to make something functional again.
Similar words in German include "Reparatur" (repair) and "Instandsetzung" (restoration).
The primary difference is that "Flickarbeit" often connotes a less permanent or practical solution (e.g., "quick fix"), while "Reparatur" has a more general and formal quality, often referring to a proper repair or restoration process.
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Examples
Die Flickarbeit an der Hose hält nicht lange.noun
The patchwork on the pants does not last long.
Man sieht, dass diese Flickarbeit sehr sauber gemacht wurde.noun
You can see that this patchwork was done very neatly.
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