VERB
zeichnen/ˈt͡saɪ̯çnən/to draw; to mark; to sign
zeichnen is a German verb that means to draw, to mark, or to sign. It is pronounced /ˈt͡saɪ̯çnən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "zeichnete" and the past participle is "gezeichnet".
Definitions
1.to produce a picture with lines (e.g., with pen or pencil)(art; visual)
a.to draw by hand
Das Kind kann schon sehr schön zeichnen.—The child can already draw very nicely.
2.to inscribe or trace lines, to mark(general; marking)
a.to indicate something by marking
Bitte zeichnen Sie die gewünschte Route auf der Karte ein.—Please mark the desired route on the map.
3.to sign (a document, check, etc.)(business; formal writing)
a.to formally sign something
Der Vertrag wurde gestern vom Direktor gezeichnet.—The contract was signed by the director yesterday.
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 mark, or to sign. 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.
