der Bauplan
Translation
blueprint, building plan, architectural plan
Examples
Der Architekt zeigt uns den Bauplan.
The architect is showing us the blueprint.
Die Baupläne für das neue Haus sind fertig.
The blueprints for the new house are ready.
Grammar Patterns
den Bauplan (accusative) the blueprint... I'm reading the blueprint.
nach dem Bauplan (nach+3) according to the blueprint We are building the house according to the blueprint.
Similar Words
Entwurf (draft), Zeichnung (drawing), Skizze (sketch)
Etymology
Composed of 'Bau' (building, construction) and 'Plan' (plan).
Memory Tips
Literally a 'building plan'. Imagine an architect rolling out a large plan for a new building.