verb
nähen
sew
Mit Nadel und Faden Stoffstücke verbinden oder reparieren.
The German word "nähen" is a verb that means "to sew". It involves joining pieces of fabric together with a needle and thread.
- It is not a compound word, so there are no smaller words inside to explain here.
Similar words:
- flicken – to mend or patch (smaller scale sewing work)
- sticken – to embroider (decorative sewing)
- heften – to baste or tack (temporary stitching)
Difference:
- "nähen" refers to general sewing (constructing or making garments, textiles).
- "flicken" is specifically repairing.
- "sticken" focuses on decoration.
- "heften" is temporary sewing during construction.
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Examples
Sie näht ein neues Kleid.verb
She is sewing a new dress.
Er näht an der zerrissenen Hose.verb
He sews on the torn pants.
Er näht an seinem Hemd einen Knopf an.verb
He sews a button onto his shirt.
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