verb

entwerfen

tervezni

Etwas planen oder gestalten, bevor es gemacht oder gebaut wird.

The German word "entwerfen" is a verb meaning "to design," "to draft," or "to outline." It is composed of the prefix "ent-" and the verb "werfen" which means "to throw." Here, "entwerfen" metaphorically means to "throw out" or create a preliminary form or plan.

Similar words:

  • Skizzieren (to sketch)
  • Planen (to plan)
  • Konzipieren (to conceive)
  • Gestalten (to shape/design)

Difference:

  • Entwerfen emphasizes creating an initial draft or design.
  • Skizzieren is more informal, focusing on rough sketches.
  • Planen relates to the detailed planning stage.
  • Konzipieren involves conceptualizing ideas on a higher cognitive level.
  • Gestalten focuses on shaping and structuring, often finalized design.

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Examples

Ich entwerfe ein neues Gebäude.verb

Egy új épületet tervezek.

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