wickeln
Translation
to wrap, to wind, to change a diaper, to swaddle
Examples
Sie wickelt das Geschenk in Papier.
She wraps the present in paper.
Er wickelt den Verband um den Arm.
He winds the bandage around his arm.
Die Mutter muss das Baby wickeln.
The mother has to change the baby's diaper.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) ((in sth.)) to wrap sth. in sth. She wraps the present in paper.
((sth.)) ((around sth.)) to wind sth. around sth. He winds the bandage around his arm.
((sb.)) to change sb.'s diaper The mother has to change the baby.
Similar Words
Synonyms: einpacken, umbinden, verbinden
Etymology
From Old High German 'wickilōn', meaning to wrap or wind.
Memory Tips
Imagine a candle 'wick', a thread that is wound up, to connect to the meaning 'to wind' or 'to wrap'.