die Skizze
Translation
sketch, draft, outline
Examples
Der Architekt macht eine Skizze vom Haus.
The architect is making a sketch of the house.
Das ist nur eine grobe Skizze der Idee.
This is just a rough sketch of the idea.
Grammar Patterns
a sketch of sth. ((von et3)) He is making a sketch of the landscape.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Entwurf (draft), Zeichnung (drawing)
Etymology
From Italian 'schizzo', meaning 'sketch' or 'splash'.
Memory Tips
It's a cognate of the English word 'sketch', making it easy to remember. Think of a 'sketchy' drawing.