Vorlage

template

noun FOR-lah-ge Rare

Origin: from vorlegen, to put before

Also means

model to copy from

Usage Note

Vorlage is a model, pattern or source an artist works from, as in nach einer Vorlage zeichnen. In other contexts it means a draft document or a sporting assist.

Examples

"Er kopierte die Zeichnung nach einer alten Vorlage."

Natural Translation

He copied the drawing from an old template.

Literal Translation

He copied the drawing after an old template.

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