Der Entwurf
Example: Der Entwurf des neuen Gebäudes wurde gestern vorgestellt.
Definition
"Der Entwurf" refers to a preliminary design or draft of something, often used in contexts such as architecture, writing, or planning. It represents an initial plan or sketch that outlines the main features before the final version is completed.
Etymology
The word "der Entwurf" comes from the German prefix 'ent-' meaning 'away' or 'off' and 'Wurf' meaning 'throw.' Originally, it referred to the act of throwing out an idea or sketching a rough plan. Did you know? The concept evokes the image of 'throwing out' an idea to be developed further.
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"Der Entwurf" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B1) - set 2", containing 113 commonly used words.
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