VERB
nähen/ˈnɛːən/to sew
nähen is a German verb that means to sew. It is pronounced /ˈnɛːən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "nähte" and the past participle is "genäht".
Definitions
1.to join or repair fabric with needle and thread(craft; textiles)
a.to make or fix clothes by sewing
Meine Mutter näht ein neues Kleid.—My mother is sewing a new dress.
b.to stitch
Kannst du bitte den Knopf wieder annähen?—Can you please sew the button back on?
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. 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.
