English–German

“illustrator” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈtsaɪ̯çnɐ/

Example

Der Zeichner zeichnet Illustrationen für Kinderbücher.

The illustrator draws illustrations for children's books.

Illustration for Zeichner (illustrator)

How to say “illustrator” in German

“Illustrator” in German is Zeichner.

A skilled hand at a drawing board, shaping scenes, designs, or characters with deliberate lines.

Full entry for Zeichner: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Zeichner

Der Zeichner fertigte eine bissige Karikatur des Politikers an.

The illustrator drew a biting caricature of the politician.

Tips for using Zeichner

  • Zeichner is broader than the usual English 'illustrator', so compounds such as Kinderbuchzeichner or Comiczeichner specify the field.

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