No. 5,385 in German
basteln
To craft or create something manually, often as a hobby.
In a sentence
Ich bastle gerne kleine Geschenke für meine Freunde.
I enjoy crafting small gifts for my friends.
'Basteln' is used to describe the act of creating or crafting objects, indicating a hobby or leisure activity.
Kinder basteln oft mit Papier und Kleber im Kindergarten.
Children often do crafts with paper and glue in kindergarten.
'Basteln' here refers to a common activity for children, emphasizing a simple and creative process.
Wir haben gestern in der Werkstatt ein Vogelhaus gebastelt.
Yesterday, we crafted a birdhouse in the workshop.
'Basteln' is used to detail a specific crafting project, underlining the creation of a functional item.
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