hochstecken

put up (hair); pin up

verb HOKH-shtek-en Rare

Usage Note

hochstecken is a separable verb meaning to pin hair up into an updo. Sie steckt die Haare hoch is the standard phrasing. The noun die Hochsteckfrisur (updo hairstyle) is the associated term.

Examples

"Für die Hochzeit steckte sie ihr Haar zu einem eleganten Knoten hoch."

Natural Translation

For the wedding she put her hair up into an elegant bun.

Literal Translation

For the wedding pinned she her hair into an elegant bun up.

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