Der Entwurf
Example: Der Entwurf des neuen Gebäudes wurde gestern vorgestellt.
Definition
"Der Entwurf" refers to a technical draft or design plan, often used in engineering or architecture. It signifies a preliminary version or blueprint created to outline the structure or concept of a project, such as a building or machinery, before finalization.
Etymology
"Der Entwurf" originates from the German verb "entwerfen," which means to draft or design. The word combines "ent-" (a prefix indicating the start of an action) and "werfen" (to throw). Did you know? The term figuratively means 'to throw out an idea' on paper as a preliminary plan.
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"Der Entwurf" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Engineering - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 159 commonly used words.
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