Entwerfen
Example: Wir entwerfen einen Plan für das neue Projekt.
Definition
"Entwerfen" means to create a preliminary version or outline of something, such as a plan, design, or draft. It involves planning and shaping ideas before finalizing them, as in the phrase 'Wir entwerfen einen Plan für das neue Projekt,' meaning 'We are drafting a plan for the new project.'
Etymology
The word "entwerfen" comes from the German prefix 'ent-' meaning 'away' or 'out,' combined with 'werfen,' which means 'to throw.' Originally, it conveyed the idea of 'throwing out' or 'casting' a rough design or idea. Did you know? This action metaphorically represents the initial act of sketching or drafting a concept.
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"Entwerfen" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B1) - set 5", containing 113 commonly used words.
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