Flechten Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Flechten" is used as verb with the meaning of "braid", "plait" or "weave".

Essential properties of "flechten"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: flechten
  • Simple past: flocht
  • Participle: geflochten

See full conjugation of flechten

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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 "flechten" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To braid or weave"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Sie liebt es, ihre Haare zu flechten.She loves to braid her hair.
  2. Er kann Körbe aus Weidenzweigen flechten.He can weave baskets from willow branches.
  3. Die Kinder lernen, wie man Freundschaftsbänder flechten kann.The children learn how to braid friendship bracelets.

2.) "To interweave or incorporate subtly (into text/speech)"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er flechtet oft Zitate in seine Reden.He often interweaves quotes into his speeches.
  2. Sie flechtete eine Anekdote in ihre Geschichte.She wove an anecdote into her story.
  3. Der Autor flechtet historische Fakten in den Roman.The author interweaves historical facts into the novel.
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