zeichnen
Translation
to draw, he/she/it draws, you (pl.) draw
Examples
Der Künstler zeichnet ein Porträt.
The artist is drawing a portrait.
Ihr zeichnet eine schöne Landschaft.
You (all) are drawing a beautiful landscape.
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'.