German word

entwerfen

Pronunciation

IPA/ɛntˈvɛɐ̯fən/

Meaning

  • verbdesign

Example

Der Architekt entwirft ein neues Haus.

The architect is designing a new house.

Illustration for entwerfen (design)

More examples

Für das Projekt müssen wir zuerst einen Plan entwerfen.

For the project, we must first draft a plan.

Core concept

A rough blueprint taking shape as an idea becomes a workable plan.

Common phrases

  • eine Idee entwerfen

    devise an idea

  • einen Plan entwerfen

    draft a plan

Similar words

planen: To prepare by deciding the steps and resources needed.
skizzieren: To draw a rough outline using simple lines or brief notes.
gestalten: To develop a design with attention to how it looks and works.

Definition in German

ein Verb, das den Vorgang bezeichnet, eine Idee oder einen Plan als ersten Entwurf zu erstellen

Word origin

The verb combines ent- in the sense of outward movement with werfen, 'to throw', and developed from throwing something out to sketching an idea or plan.

Usage tips

  • Entwerfen takes a direct object, as in einen Plan entwerfen, and its prefix is inseparable in forms such as entwirft and entworfen.

Other meanings

  • deviseverb
  • draftverb

Opposites

Related words

  • Entwurfdesignnoun
  • Entwerferdesignernoun

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