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zeichnen

draw

Meaning of zeichnen

make pictures

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German[ˈt͡saɪ̯çn̩]
draw
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zeichnen belongs to the topic "Study Supplies". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

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zeichnen synonyms

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What's the difference between zeichnen / malen / bildenlich darstellen / mit Bleistift anfertigen / eine Skizze machen / ein Kunstwerk gestalten

🇩🇪German
zeichnen

To make a quick, simple drawing without details. Often it is a preliminary sketch.

A1Often

Ich skizziere das Bild zuerst mit Bleistift.

Сначала я набрасываю картинку карандашом.

🇩🇪German

Broad in meaning: to paint or draw with colors. Usually implies creating an image using paint or colored materials.

A1Very Often

Die Kinder malen ein Haus mit bunten Stiften.

Дети рисуют дом цветными карандашами.

B
🇩🇪German
bildenlich darstellen

An uncommon and bookish expression meaning to represent something in a visual or descriptive way. Rarely used for everyday 'to draw'.

A1Very Rarely

Der Künstler stellt die Stadt in seinem Werk bildlich dar.

Художник наглядно изображает город в своём произведении.

M
🇩🇪German
mit Bleistift anfertigen

Specifies the method: to make a drawing with a pencil. This is not a separate synonym, but a description of the technique.

A1Rarely

Sie fertigt die Skizze mit Bleistift an.

Она делает набросок карандашом.

E
🇩🇪German
eine Skizze machen

To make a quick sketch. Very close to 'draw', but usually less detailed.

A1Very Often

Ich mache eine Skizze von dem Baum.

Я делаю набросок этого дерева.

E
🇩🇪German
ein Kunstwerk gestalten

Emphasizes artistic design or creation of an artwork. Sounds more creative and general.

A1Rarely

Die Künstlerin gestaltet ein Kunstwerk für die Ausstellung.

Художница создаёт произведение искусства для выставки.

L
🇩🇪German
Linien auf Papier setzen

A very literal description of drawing: putting lines on paper. It sounds unusual and descriptive.

A1Very Rarely

Das Kind setzt vorsichtig Linien auf Papier.

Ребёнок осторожно проводит линии на бумаге.

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zeichnen translation: draw. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce zeichnen

[ˈt͡saɪ̯çn̩]

zeichnen translation

draw

zeichnen transcription

[ˈt͡saɪ̯çn̩]

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zeichnen meaning: what does it mean?

Linien und Formen als Bild auf Papier oder einer anderen Fläche darstellen

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zeichnen is pronounced as [ˈt͡saɪ̯çn̩]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

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