Nähen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Nähen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to sew", "to sew together" or "to join by sewing".

Essential properties of "nähen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: nähen
  • Simple past: nähte
  • Participle: genäht

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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 "nähen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To sew with needle and thread or a machine"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Sie liebt es, Kleider zu nähen.She loves to sew dresses.
  2. Er hat ein Loch in seiner Hose genäht.He sewed a hole in his pants.
  3. Sie verbringt ihre Freizeit damit, Puppenkleider zu nähen.She spends her free time sewing doll clothes.

2.) "To join two parts by sewing"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er nähte die beiden Stoffstücke zusammen.He sewed the two pieces of fabric together.
  2. Sie nähte die Knöpfe an das Hemd.She sewed the buttons onto the shirt.
  3. Der Schneider nähte die Ärmel an die Jacke.The tailor sewed the sleeves onto the jacket.

3.) "To repair a garment by sewing"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er nähte den Riss im Mantel.He mended the tear in the coat.
  2. Sie nähte die zerrissene Tasche.She mended the torn bag.
  3. Der Schneider nähte das kaputte Kleid.The tailor repaired the broken dress.

4.) "To create or make a garment"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Sie nähte ein wunderschönes Kleid für den Ball.She sewed a beautiful dress for the ball.
  2. Er nähte einen neuen Anzug für das Interview.He tailored a new suit for the interview.
  3. Die Designerin nähte eine Kollektion für die Modenschau.The designer created a collection for the fashion show.

5.) "To suture a wound"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Arzt nähte die Wunde nach der Operation.The doctor sutured the wound after the operation.
  2. Sie musste die Schnittwunde nähen lassen.She had to have the cut wound stitched.
  3. Der Chirurg nähte die Haut sorgfälltig zusammen.The surgeon stitched the skin carefully together.
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