Flicken Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Flicken" is mainly used as verb meaning "to mend", "to patch" or "to repair". It is also used as noun.

Essential properties of "Flicken"

Its most important properties are:

Properties as Verb

  • Infinitive: flicken
  • Simple past: flickte
  • Participle: geflickt

See full conjugation of flicken

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Properties as Noun

  • Gender: masculine
  • Singular: der Flicken
  • Plural: die Flicken

Meanings of "Flicken" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To repair or mend something broken or worn out"

"Flicken", when used with this meaning, acts as verb.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Ich muss die Hose flicken, sie hat ein Loch.I have to mend the trousers, they have a hole.
  2. Er hat das alte Buch sorgfältig geflickt.He carefully mended the old book.
  3. Wir flicken das Fahrrad, damit es wieder funktioniert.We are mending the bicycle so it works again.

2.) "Piece of cloth or material used for repair"

"Flicken", when used with this meaning, acts as noun.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Flicken ist aus Leder.The patch is made of leather.
  2. Ich brauche einen Flicken für meine Jacke.I need a patch for my jacket.
  3. Der Flicken hält das Loch zusammen.The patch holds the hole together.
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