VERB
entwerfen/ɛntˈvɛʁfn̩/to design; to draft; to sketch
entwerfen is a German verb that means to design, to draft, or to sketch. It is pronounced /ɛntˈvɛʁfn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "entwarf" and the past participle is "entworfen".
Definitions
1.to conceive and develop something (such as a plan, design, or concept)(plan, concept)
a.to create a concept, plan or design
Die Architektin entwirft ein neues Gebäude.—The architect is designing a new building.
2.to sketch or make a preparatory drawing(art/design)
a.to make a preliminary sketch (especially in art/fashion/design)
Er hat das Kleid für die Modenschau entworfen.—He designed the dress for the fashion show.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | entwerfen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | entwerfe |
| Present (du) | entwirfst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | entwirft |
| Preterite (ich) | entwarf |
| Participle II | entworfen |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | entwürfe |
| Imperative (singular) | entwirf |
| Imperative (plural) | entwerft |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "entwerfen" mean in English?
- "entwerfen" means to design, to draft, or to sketch. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "entwerfen"?
- "entwerfen" is pronounced /ɛntˈvɛʁfn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "entwerfen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "entwerfen" is "entworfen", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "entwerfen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "entwerfen" becomes "entwarf" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "entwerfen"?
- "entwerfen" is a verb in German.
