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Nähen — meaning in English

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English meaning

sew verb To join or repair fabric by passing thread through it with a needle.
sewing noun The activity of joining or repairing fabric with a needle and thread.
suture noun A stitch, or the thread used to make it, that closes a wound or surgical cut.

Senses

Nähen is used for these senses in English:

sewing The action of the verb to sew.
suture (transitive, also, figurative) To sew up or join by means of a suture.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related German words

Faden Knochennaht Sutur Naht Wundnaht vernähen