entwerfen
Translation
to design, to draft, to sketch, to outline
Examples
Ein Architekt entwirft ein neues Gebäude.
An architect is designing a new building.
Wir müssen einen neuen Plan entwerfen.
We have to draft a new plan.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to design/draft (sth.) An architect is designing a new building.
Similar Words
Synonyms: skizzieren (to sketch), gestalten (to shape, design), konzipieren (to conceive)
Etymology
From 'ent-' (implying emergence or creation) and 'werfen' (to throw). The idea is 'to throw out' an idea or a sketch.
Memory Tips
Think of 'throwing' ('werfen') your ideas 'out' ('ent-') onto paper to create a first draft.