German word

Entwurf

Pronunciation

IPA/ɛntˈvʊɐ̯f/

Meaning

  • masculine nounproposal

Example

Hast du einen Entwurf für die Besprechung vorbereitet?

Have you prepared a proposal for the meeting?

Illustration for Entwurf (proposal)

More examples

Wir können später über den Entwurf sprechen.

We can talk about the draft later.

Core concept

A first version placed on the table so its structure and details can be discussed and revised.

Common phrases

  • mir den Entwurf schicken

    send me the draft

  • über den Entwurf sprechen

    talk about the draft

Similar words

Vorschlag: A suggestion or recommendation put forward for discussion or a decision.
Plan: A planned sequence of steps and timing for reaching a goal.
Idee: A simple thought or inspiration that can prompt action.
Konzept: A basic framework of ideas that guides a plan.

Definition in German

Entwurf ist eine nicht endgültige Fassung eines Plans, Textes oder einer Idee, gedacht zum Überarbeiten und zur Diskussion.

Word origin

Entwurf comes from entwerfen, built from ent- and werfen ('to throw'), with the older idea of casting or projecting something outward.

Usage tips

  • Entwurf usually suggests a worked-out preliminary version, whereas Vorschlag can be only a suggestion or option.

Other meanings

  • draftnoun
  • rough draftnoun
  • designnoun

Opposites

  • Endfassungfinal versionnoun
  • Finalversionfinal versionnoun

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