nähen

to sew

verb NAY-en Rare

Also means

to stitch

Usage Note

nähen means to sew by hand or with a Nähmaschine (sewing machine). A medical wound can also be sewn: die Wunde wurde genäht (the wound was stitched). Past participle: genäht.

Examples

"Sie näht den losen Knopf wieder an die Bluse."

Natural Translation

She sews the loose button back onto the blouse.

Literal Translation

She sews the loose button again onto the blouse.

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