hand|besticken
Translation
to embroider by hand, to hand-embroider
Examples
Sie wird das Tuch handbesticken.
She will embroider the cloth by hand.
Das Kissen wurde von ihr handbestickt.
The cushion was hand-embroidered by her.
Grammar Patterns
to hand-embroider ((sth.)) She hand-embroiders the handkerchief.
Similar Words
Synonyms: von Hand sticken
Etymology
A compound of 'Hand' (hand) and 'besticken' (to embroider). Literally 'to hand-embroider'.
Memory Tips
A very literal and transparent compound word. If you know 'Hand' and 'sticken', you know the word.