embroider in German
embroider in German is sticken, ausschmücken — embroider means to decorate fabric with a needle and coloured thread in a pattern or design.
embroider in German
sticken
To stitch a decorative design on fabric with needle and thread of various colours.
ausschmücken
(figuratively) To add imaginary detail to a narrative to make it more interesting or acceptable.
sticken
(figuratively) To add imaginary detail to a narrative to make it more interesting or acceptable.
What does "embroider" mean?
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verb To decorate fabric with a needle and coloured thread in a pattern or design.
"She embroidered her initials onto the pillowcase."
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verb To add extra, often exaggerated or invented, details to a story to make it more interesting.
"He tends to embroider his fishing stories a little."
embroider in a sentence
- She embroidered her initials onto the pillowcase.
- The tailor embroidered gold thread along the jacket's collar.
- He tends to embroider his fishing stories a little.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "embroider" in German?
"embroider" in German is sticken, ausschmücken. embroider means: To decorate fabric with a needle and coloured thread in a pattern or design.
How do you use "embroider" in a sentence?
Example: "She embroidered her initials onto the pillowcase." In German, "embroider" is sticken, ausschmücken.
Are there other ways to say "embroider" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "embroider": sticken, ausschmücken.
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