falten
Translation
to fold, to crease, to clasp
Examples
Kannst du bitte das Papier falten?
Can you please fold the paper?
Er faltete die Hände zum Gebet.
He folded his hands in prayer.
Sie faltet die Wäsche.
She is folding the laundry.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to fold sth. She folds the letter.
Similar Words
knicken (to crease, bend), zusammenlegen (to fold up)
Etymology
From Old High German 'faldan', related to the English word 'fold'.
Memory Tips
It sounds very similar to its English cognate 'fold'. Imagine folding a piece of paper.