VERB
zeichnen/ˈt͡saɪ̯çnən/to draw; to depict; to mark
zeichnen is a German verb that means to draw, to depict, or to mark. It is pronounced /ˈt͡saɪ̯çnən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "zeichnete" and the past participle is "gezeichnet".
Definitions
1.to make an image using lines, typically with a pen or pencil(visual arts)
a.to create a picture by hand on a surface
Das Kind zeichnet ein Haus.—The child is drawing a house.
2.to depict or describe something in words(figurative)
a.to describe or outline vividly
Der Autor zeichnet ein düsteres Bild der Zukunft.—The author paints a gloomy picture of the future.
3.to mark, trace, or label with a sign or line(marking)
a.to indicate or designate by marking
Bitte zeichnen Sie die Grenze auf der Karte ein.—Please mark the border on the map.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | zeichnen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | zeichne |
| Present (du) | zeichnest |
| Present (er/sie/es) | zeichnet |
| Preterite (ich) | zeichnete |
| Participle II | gezeichnet |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | zeichnete |
| Imperative (singular) | zeichne |
| Imperative (plural) | zeichnet |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "zeichnen" mean in English?
- "zeichnen" means to draw, to depict, or to mark. 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.
