einnähen

to sew in, to take in (clothing)

verb IN-neh-en Rare

Usage Note

einnähen means to alter a garment by sewing it narrower (die Hose einnähen = take in the trousers); also means to sew something in (e.g. a label or lining). Common at a Schneiderei (tailor's shop) when clothes no longer fit.

Examples

"Das Kleid war zu weit; sie ließ es beim Schneider einnähen."

Natural Translation

The dress was too big; she had it taken in by the tailor.

Literal Translation

The dress was too wide; she let it at-the tailor sew-in.

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