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
Composed of 'Hand' (hand) + 'besticken' (to embroider). It literally means 'to embroider by hand'.
Memory Tips
This is a straightforward compound word. Just combine the meaning of 'hand' and 'embroider'.