Zeichnen - translation, pronunciation and examples
draw
make pictures
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To make a quick, simple drawing without details. Often it is a preliminary sketch.
Broad in meaning: to paint or draw with colors. Usually implies creating an image using paint or colored materials.
An uncommon and bookish expression meaning to represent something in a visual or descriptive way. Rarely used for everyday 'to draw'.
Specifies the method: to make a drawing with a pencil. This is not a separate synonym, but a description of the technique.
To make a quick sketch. Very close to 'draw', but usually less detailed.
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zeichnen synonyms
What's the difference between zeichnen / malen / bildenlich darstellen / mit Bleistift anfertigen / eine Skizze machen / ein Kunstwerk gestalten
To make a quick, simple drawing without details. Often it is a preliminary sketch.
Ich skizziere das Bild zuerst mit Bleistift.
Сначала я набрасываю картинку карандашом.
Broad in meaning: to paint or draw with colors. Usually implies creating an image using paint or colored materials.
Die Kinder malen ein Haus mit bunten Stiften.
Дети рисуют дом цветными карандашами.
An uncommon and bookish expression meaning to represent something in a visual or descriptive way. Rarely used for everyday 'to draw'.
Der Künstler stellt die Stadt in seinem Werk bildlich dar.
Художник наглядно изображает город в своём произведении.
Specifies the method: to make a drawing with a pencil. This is not a separate synonym, but a description of the technique.
Sie fertigt die Skizze mit Bleistift an.
Она делает набросок карандашом.
To make a quick sketch. Very close to 'draw', but usually less detailed.
Ich mache eine Skizze von dem Baum.
Я делаю набросок этого дерева.
Emphasizes artistic design or creation of an artwork. Sounds more creative and general.
Die Künstlerin gestaltet ein Kunstwerk für die Ausstellung.
Художница создаёт произведение искусства для выставки.
A very literal description of drawing: putting lines on paper. It sounds unusual and descriptive.
Das Kind setzt vorsichtig Linien auf Papier.
Ребёнок осторожно проводит линии на бумаге.
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How to pronounce zeichnen and what this word means
zeichnen translation: draw. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce zeichnen
[ˈt͡saɪ̯çn̩]
zeichnen translation
draw
zeichnen examples
Mein Bruder zeichnet Tiere.
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
zeichnen pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
zeichnen is pronounced as [ˈt͡saɪ̯çn̩]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
zeichnen definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Mein Bruder zeichnet Tiere. Translation: Мой брат рисует животных.
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