Basteln Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Basteln" is used as verb with the meaning of "to craft", "to do handicrafts" or "to tinker".

Essential properties of "basteln"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: basteln
  • Simple past: bastelte
  • Participle: gebastelt

See full conjugation of basteln

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "basteln" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To make crafts or do DIY"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Ich liebe es, mit meinen Kindern zu basteln.I love to craft with my children.
  2. Er hat den ganzen Nachmittag an seinem Modellflugzeug gebastelt.He spent the whole afternoon tinkering with his model airplane.
  3. Wir basteln jedes Jahr Weihnachtsdekorationen.We make Christmas decorations every year.
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