Tű

Tű

Meaning:

needle

Pronunciation:

Example sentences:

Vigyázz, mert szúr a tű!

Be careful, because the needle can jab you.

[Take-care-you(imp.), because jabs the needle.]

A varráshoz tű és cérna kell.

For sewing, you need a needle and sewing cotton.

[The sewing-for needle and sewing-cotton is-needed.]

Related terms:

cérna – sewing cotton

varr – to sew

gomb – button

köt – to knit

kötőtű – knitting needle

tűlevelű – conifer (literally: needle-leafy)

Not to be confused with:

tűz – fire (n.)

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