🇩🇪German Source WordCode: DE

Weben

Pronunciation / Transliteration: veh-ben

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Weaving/ˈwiː.vɪŋ/
nounCEFR B1 (Intermediate)Top #1500 frequency
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🇩🇪 Example Sentence in German:

"Das Weben von Stoffen ist eine traditionelle Handwerkskunst."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The action or process of making fabric by interlacing threads.

    "The artist showcased her skills in weaving by creating intricate patterns on her loom."
  2. 2

    A method of constructing a fabric or textile by interlacing strands of material.

    "The weaving of the tapestry took several months to complete."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'weaving' originates from the Old English 'wefan', which means 'to weave'. It has Germanic roots, related to the Dutch 'weven' and German 'weben', reflecting the craft's long-standing significance in textile production throughout history.

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