English–German
“outline” in German
Pronunciation
IPA/kɔnˈtuːɐ̯/
Example
Die Kontur ihres Gesichts ist deutlich.
The outline of her face is clearly defined.
How to say “outline” in German
“Outline” in German is Kontur.
The visible edge traced around a form, whether it belongs to a face, a landscape, or a technical drawing.
Example sentences with Kontur
Das Gesicht gewann unter dem warmen Licht an Kontur.
The face became more defined in the warm light.
Tips for using Kontur
- Kontur can mean a contour line in a drawing, while Umriss more often emphasizes the complete outer outline and Silhouette a dark shape viewed against a background.
Other German words for “outline”
Ich skizziere kurz den Plan.
I briefly outline the plan.