zu flicken

to mend, to patch

→ zu

phrase Rare #38,741

to mend, to patch Used with zu to form the infinitive, usually for repairing holes, tears, or other minor damage. The verb flicken can also mean to repair something more generally.

GE: Ich habe keine Zeit, das Loch in meiner Jacke zu flicken.

EN: I don't have time to mend the hole in my jacket.

Dann nahm sie Nadel und Faden und fing an, ihre Strümpfe zu flicken.

Then she took a needle and thread and began to mend her stockings.

Welchen Sinn hat es, so einen großen Riss zu flicken?

What's the point of patching such a big rip?

Bist du schon dazu gekommen, das Loch im Reifen zu flicken?

Have you gotten around to patching the hole in your tire yet?

Seid ihr schon dazu gekommen, das Loch zu flicken?

Have you gotten around to patching the hole yet?

Meine Herren, es ist mir eine Ehre, Ihr Motorrad zu flicken.

Gentlemen, it is an honor for me to fix your motorcycle.

— Die Reise des jungen Che (2004)