das Laternenbasteln
Translation
lantern making, lantern craft
Examples
Das Laternenbasteln für St. Martin macht Spaß.
Making lanterns for St. Martin's Day is fun.
Grammar Patterns
to do ((sth.)) to do lantern making We're doing lantern making today.
Similar Words
das Basteln (crafting), die Handarbeit (handicraft)
Etymology
A compound of 'Laterne' (lantern) and 'basteln' (to do crafts).
Memory Tips
Picture children crafting paper lanterns for a St. Martin's Day parade, a common German tradition.