cording

das Kordeln; die Kordelverzierung

Word details

German meaning
Etwas, das den Regeln oder Vorschriften entspricht; ordnungsgemäß.
English meaning
Proper, according to the rules
Synonym
ordentlich, korrekt
German example
Das Verhalten war regelrecht vorbildlich.
English example
His behavior was absolutely proper.

Example sentences with “cording”

  1. The dress features delicate cording. (Das Kleid ist mit feiner Kordel verziert.)

Frequently asked questions

How do I describe cording in German craft contexts?

Use 'die Kordelverzierung' for the decorative element or 'das Kordeln' for the action of making it.