Sie wird einen wollenen Pullover stricken, um ihn diesen Winter zu tragen.
English: She will knit a woollen jumper to wear this winter.
stricken /ʃtɾˈɪkən/ · verb · CEFR B1. German translation of "knit".
See also: Vocabulary entry (German) · Topic: German Befestigen und Ankleiden
- Source term
- knit
- Translation
- stricken
- CEFR Level
- B1
- Part of speech
- verb
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| Dictionary form | stricken |
|---|---|
| Use note | Use the form shown here as the lookup form. |
How to use it in a sentence
- Pattern
- Subject + helper/modal + stricken
- Examples
- Wir müssen oft stricken.
- Tip
- Adjust endings and word order to match the full sentence.
Topic context
This word appears in the German Befestigen und Ankleiden.
Example Sentences
Meine Großmutter strickt jeden Winter warme Schals.
English: My grandmother knits warm scarves every winter.
Sie strickte einen Pullover für ihr Baby.
English: She knitted a sweater for her baby.
Ich möchte stricken lernen.
English: I want to learn how to knit.
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