nähen
Translation
to sew, to stitch
Examples
Sie näht ein Kleid.
She is sewing a dress.
Er näht einen Knopf an.
He is sewing on a button.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to sew sth. She is sewing a dress.
((sth.)) ((onto sth.)) to sew sth. onto sth. He is sewing a button onto the shirt.
Similar Words
sticken (to embroider), flicken (to patch)
Etymology
From Old High German 'nāen'. Related to the English word 'needle'.
Memory Tips
Think of using a 'Nadel' (needle) to 'nähen' (sew).