The idea
In this set, “die Naht” (seam), “der Stich” (stitch), “der Faden” (thread), “die Nadel” (needle), “der Knopf” (button), “der Reißverschluss” (zip) are taught in one sense each. Learn each noun with its article and the meaning used in this task. The plural column shows a useful plural for that sense; a dash marks a mass noun, nominalized action or form without an ordinary count plural here. Some words have additional meanings outside this scene.
| German term | Plural in this use | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| die Naht | die Nähte | seam |
| der Stich | die Stiche | stitch |
| der Faden | die Fäden | thread |
| die Nadel | die Nadeln | needle |
| der Knopf | die Knöpfe | button |
| der Reißverschluss | die Reißverschlüsse | zip |
Examples
- Die Naht unter dem Arm hat sich geöffnet.The seam under the arm has opened.
- An dieser Stelle fehlen mehrere Stiche.Several stitches are missing at this spot.
- Der Faden passt farblich zum dunklen Stoff.The thread matches the dark fabric in color.
- Die Nadel liegt noch in der kleinen Schachtel.The needle is still in the small box.
- Der obere Knopf hängt nur noch locker fest.The top button is attached only loosely now.
- Der Reißverschluss endet kurz unter dem Kragen.The zip ends just below the collar.
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Watch out
Do not use “die Naht” and “der Stich” as interchangeable labels: here they mean seam and stitch. Name the feature you actually mean, and use the examples to separate it from neighboring terms.
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Welcher Begriff bedeutet „seam“? Nenne auch den Artikel.
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die Naht
die Naht means seam in this set. Keep the article with the noun.
Welcher Plural ist für „der Stich“ angegeben? Erkläre gegebenenfalls den Strich.
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die Stiche
die Stiche. This is the plural form listed for this sense; the plural article is die.
Write in German: The top button is attached only loosely now.
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Der obere Knopf hängt nur noch locker fest.
Der obere Knopf hängt nur noch locker fest. — The top button is attached only loosely now. This example places the word in a complete practical statement or question.
Practice round
Answer three questions, then rebuild three German sentences. We keep your score.
Welcher Begriff bedeutet „seam“? Nenne auch den Artikel.
Welcher Plural ist für „der Stich“ angegeben? Erkläre gegebenenfalls den Strich.
Write in German: The top button is attached only loosely now.
Der obere Knopf hängt nur noch locker fest.
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Tap the words in the right order.
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Describe one real situation with small sewing repairs in three German sentences, using “die Naht”, “der Stich” and “der Faden” with their articles. Then use one of them in the plural (“die Nähte”).