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entwerfen

design

verb ent-VAYR-fen Less Common

Also means

draft

Usage Note

entwerfen is a strong verb (entwarf, entworfen) for designing or drafting, whether a building, a dress, or a plan. The result is an Entwurf (draft, design). The prefix ent- is inseparable, so it stays attached: Sie entwirft Kleider.

Examples

"Der Architekt entwirft ein Haus."

Natural Translation

The architect is designing a house.

Literal Translation

The architect designs a house.

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