German Conversation · Level 90
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German word
Zeichner
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈtsaɪ̯çnɐ/
Meaning
- masculine nounillustrator
Example
Der Zeichner zeichnet Illustrationen für Kinderbücher.
The illustrator draws illustrations for children's books.
More examples
Der Zeichner fertigte eine bissige Karikatur des Politikers an.
The illustrator drew a biting caricature of the politician.
Core concept
A skilled hand at a drawing board, shaping scenes, designs, or characters with deliberate lines.
Common phrases
Karikatur-Zeichner
caricaturist
Mode-Zeichner
fashion illustrator
Similar words
Illustrator: A professional artist who produces illustrations for books, magazines, and commercial work.
Comiczeichner: A comic artist who creates panels and characters for visual stories.
Karikaturist: An artist who satirically portrays people or events with exaggerated features.
Grafiker: A visual designer who arranges text and images for printed materials and advertisements.
Definition in German
Jemand, der Bilder, Skizzen oder grafische Entwürfe zeichnet und damit oft beruflich arbeitet.
Word origin
The noun Zeichner derives transparently from zeichnen, 'to draw,' plus the productive German agent suffix -er.
Usage tips
- Zeichner is broader than the usual English 'illustrator', so compounds such as Kinderbuchzeichner or Comiczeichner specify the field.
Other meanings
- draftsmannoun
- cartoonistnoun
Related words
- Zeichnerinfemale illustratornoun
- Zeichnungtechnical drawingnoun