VERB
nähen/ˈnɛːən/to sew; to stitch
nähen is a German verb that means to sew or to stitch. It is pronounced /ˈnɛːən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "nähte" and the past participle is "genäht".
Definitions
1.to join fabric or materials together with needle and thread(handicraft, clothing)
a.to make or repair items using needle and thread
Meine Mutter kann sehr gut nähen und hat mir eine Hose gekürzt.—My mother is very good at sewing and shortened a pair of pants for me.
b.to make clothes by sewing
Sie näht sich ihr Kleid selbst.—She is sewing her own dress.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | nähen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | nähe |
| Present (du) | nähst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | näht |
| Preterite (ich) | nähte |
| Participle II | genäht |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | nähte |
| Imperative (singular) | nähe |
| Imperative (plural) | näht |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "nähen" mean in English?
- "nähen" means to sew or to stitch. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "nähen"?
- "nähen" is pronounced /ˈnɛːən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "nähen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "nähen" is "genäht", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "nähen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "nähen" becomes "nähte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "nähen"?
- "nähen" is a verb in German.
