zeichnen
Translation
to draw, to sketch, to sign
Examples
Das Kind zeichnet ein Bild.
The child is drawing a picture.
Er zeichnete den Plan auf Papier.
He drew the plan on paper.
Bitte zeichnen Sie den Vertrag.
Please sign the contract.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to draw sth. The child is drawing a house.
((sb.)) to draw sb. The artist is drawing the politician.
((sth.)) ((on sth.)) to draw sth. on sth. He is drawing a map on the sand.
Similar Words
Synonyms: malen (to paint), skizzieren (to sketch), unterschreiben (to sign)
Etymology
Related to 'das Zeichen' (sign, symbol). Originally meant 'to make a sign'.
Memory Tips
Think of making 'Zeichen' (signs/marks) on paper. That's what you do when you 'zeichnen'.