do-it-yourself

Describes an activity or project that is done by oneself rather than by a professional, often related to home improvement, crafts, or repairs.

• 🇩🇪Bezeichnet eine Tätigkeit oder ein Projekt, das man selbst ausführt, statt es Fachleuten zu überlassen, oft im Zusammenhang mit Heimwerken, Handarbeit oder Reparaturen.

1. Self-performed B1 informal

   Relating to the activity of doing or making things yourself, rather than paying someone else to do them.

   • He completed a do-it-yourself renovation of his kitchen.
   • She prefers do-it-yourself projects to buying ready-made furniture.
   • The store sells a variety of do-it-yourself tools and materials.

   🇩🇪Selbst gemacht

   Synonyme: handmadehomemadeself-made

   Antonyme: contractedexpertprofessional

• more do-it-yourself comparative form
• most do-it-yourself superlative form