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

Infinitivenähen
Present (ich)nähe
Present (du)nähst
Present (er/sie/es)näht
Preterite (ich)nähte
Participle IIgenäht
Konjunktiv II (ich)nähte
Imperative (singular)nähe
Imperative (plural)näht
Auxiliaryhaben

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.

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