This is the 6106th most frequent German word.
diy
The German word "DIY" refers to "Do It Yourself," meaning creating or repairing things by oneself rather than purchasing or hiring assistance.
In this sentence, 'DIY' is used as a noun to denote a type of project that is typically done by oneself without professional help.
Ich kaufe Materialien für ein DIY-Projekt.
I buy materials for a DIY project.
Here, 'DIY' functions as an adjective describing the type of instructions targeted towards do-it-yourself projects.
DIY-Anleitungen sind für Anfänger hilfreich.
DIY instructions are helpful for beginners.
Here, 'DIY' is used as a noun referring to the activity of crafting or creating something independently.