Usage Note
Nähgarn is the thread used for hand-sewing or with a sewing machine. A basic household item kept in a Nähkasten (sewing box). Nähgarn comes in polyester or cotton; the colour should match the fabric being sewn. Nähnadel (sewing needle) is its companion.
Examples
"Sie suchte nach schwarzem Nähgarn, um den abgefallenen Knopf wieder anzunähen."
Natural Translation
She looked for black sewing thread to sew the fallen-off button back on.
Literal Translation
She looked for black sewing-thread in order the fallen-off button again to-sew-on.
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