VERB
entwerfen/ɛntˈvɛʁfn̩/to design; to draft; to devise
entwerfen is a German verb that means to design, to draft, or to devise. It is pronounced /ɛntˈvɛʁfn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "entwarf" and the past participle is "entworfen".
Definitions
1.to create the basic concept or plan for something(creation/design)
a.to develop or draw up plans, ideas, or concepts
Die Architektin hat das neue Museum entworfen.—The architect designed the new museum.
b.to draft a document or proposal
Die Ingenieure haben eine neue Brücke entworfen.—The engineers have drafted a new bridge.
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 devise. 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.
