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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
verb
To stitch a decorative design on fabric with needle and thread of various colours.
ausschmücken
verb
(figuratively) To add imaginary detail to a narrative to make it more interesting or acceptable.
sticken
verb
(figuratively) To add imaginary detail to a narrative to make it more interesting or acceptable.

What does "embroider" mean?

  1. verb To decorate fabric with a needle and coloured thread in a pattern or design.
    "She embroidered her initials onto the pillowcase."
  2. 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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