flechten

braid; plait

verb FLEKH-ten Rare

Also means

weave

Usage Note

flechten is a strong verb (flocht, geflochten) meaning to braid or plait hair, or to weave natural materials. Die Haare flechten is the standard phrase for braiding. The noun der Zopf (braid/plait) is the associated hairstyle term.

Examples

"Ihre Mutter flocht ihr morgens die Haare zu zwei Zöpfen."

Natural Translation

Her mother braided her hair into two plaits each morning.

Literal Translation

Her mother braided her mornings the hair into two braids.

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