zeichnen
draw
Mit einem Stift oder anderem Werkzeug Linien und Formen auf Papier oder eine andere Fläche machen.
The German word "zeichnen" is a verb meaning "to draw" or "to sketch". It comes from the root "Zeichen," which means "sign", "symbol", or "mark".
Similar words:
- malen – to paint
- kritzeln – to doodle, scribble
- skizzieren – to sketch
Differences:
- Zeichnen typically refers to creating images using lines (e.g., pencil, pen).
- Malen usually implies using paints and colors.
- Kritzeln is informal and often careless or random drawing.
- Skizzieren refers to a quick, rough draft or outline drawing.
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Examples
Ich zeichne ein schönes Bild.verb
I am drawing a beautiful picture.
Kinder zeichnen gerne Bilder.verb
Children enjoy drawing pictures.
Wir zeichnen ein schönes Bild.verb
We are drawing a beautiful picture.
Er zeichnet gerade eine Skizze.verb
He is drawing a sketch.
Du zeichnest gerne in deiner Freizeit.verb
You like to draw in your free time.
Sie zeichnen gerne in ihrer Freizeit.verb
They like to draw in their free time.
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