German Expression · Advanced
den Faden durch die Nadel fädeln
thread the needle
Pronunciation: den Faden durch die Nadel fädeln
Meaning
A natural German expression used to convey: thread the needle.
Example
Fädle den Faden bei gutem Licht durch die Nadel.
Thread the needle in good light.
Practice tips
- Practice den Faden durch die Nadel fädeln out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this German expression is for advanced-level learners.