VERB

zeichnen/ˈt͡saɪ̯çnən/to draw; to mark; to depict

zeichnen is a German verb that means to draw, to mark, or to depict. It is pronounced /ˈt͡saɪ̯çnən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "zeichnete" and the past participle is "gezeichnet".

Definitions

1.to create an image or form by making lines on a surface(art)

a.to make drawings (with pen, pencil, etc.)

Das Kind zeichnet einen Hund.The child is drawing a dog.

b.to illustrate something by drawing

Sie zeichnet gerne Comics.She likes to draw comics.

2.to make a visible mark or sign on something(general)

a.to mark or label with a sign

Bitte zeichnen Sie Ihren Namen auf das Formular.Please sign your name on the form.

Conjugation

Infinitivezeichnen
Present (ich)zeichne
Present (du)zeichnest
Present (er/sie/es)zeichnet
Preterite (ich)zeichnete
Participle IIgezeichnet
Konjunktiv II (ich)zeichnete
Imperative (singular)zeichne
Imperative (plural)zeichnet
Auxiliaryhaben

Frequently asked questions

What does "zeichnen" mean in English?
"zeichnen" means to draw, to mark, or to depict. It is a German verb.
How do you pronounce "zeichnen"?
"zeichnen" is pronounced /ˈt͡saɪ̯çnən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What is the past participle of "zeichnen"?
The past participle (Partizip II) of "zeichnen" is "gezeichnet", used with the auxiliary "haben".
What is the simple past of "zeichnen"?
In the simple past (Präteritum), "zeichnen" becomes "zeichnete" in the first person singular.
What part of speech is "zeichnen"?
"zeichnen" is a verb in German.

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