zeichnen
Translation
to draw, I draw, draw! (imperative)
Examples
Ich zeichne gern Tiere.
I like to draw animals.
Zeichne bitte einen Baum!
Please draw a tree!
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to draw sth. He is drawing a plan for the house.
Similar Words
Synonyms: malen (to paint), skizzieren (to sketch); Antonyms: löschen (to erase)
Etymology
From Old High German `zeihhanōn` ('to make a sign'), related to the German word `Zeichen` (sign, symbol).
Memory Tips
Think of making a 'sign' (`Zeichen`) with a pen or pencil. It's related to the English word 'token'.