Abzeichnen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Abzeichnen" is used as verb with the meaning of "trace", "copy" or "reproduce".

Essential properties of "abzeichnen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: abzeichnen
Simple past: zeichnete ab
Participle: abgezeichnet

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "abzeichnen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Trace a drawing"

Definition: "To copy or reproduce a drawing or image by tracing its contours onto a transparent surface."
Translation(s): trace, copy, reproduce
Synonym(s): nachzeichnen, durchpausen
Related word(s): kopieren, zeichnen

📝 Some usage examples:

Sie musste die Karte abzeichnen, um sie später zu verwenden.She had to trace the map to use it later.
Der Künstler zeichnete die Skizze auf Transparentpapier ab.The artist traced the sketch onto tracing paper.
Die Schüler sollten die Figuren aus dem Buch abzeichnen.The students should trace the figures from the book.

2.) "Sign or initial a document"

Definition: "To sign or initial a document to indicate approval or knowledge."
Translation(s): sign off, approve, initial, endorse
Synonym(s): unterschreiben, signieren
Antonym(s): ablehnen, verweigern
Related word(s): paraphieren, gegenzeichnen

📝 Some usage examples:

Der Chef muss den Bericht noch abzeichnen.The boss still has to sign off on the report.
Bitte zeichnen Sie das Formular ab, wenn Sie es gelesen haben.Please sign off on the form once you have read it.
Der Vertrag wurde von beiden Parteien abgezeichnet.The contract was signed off by both parties.

3.) "Become apparent or manifest (trend/situation)"

Definition: "To manifest or become visible, especially in reference to a trend or situation."
Translation(s): emerge, become apparent, manifest, loom
Synonym(s): sich abzeichnen, sich andeuten
Antonym(s): verschwinden, verbergen
Related word(s): erkennbar werden, sichtbar werden

📝 Some usage examples:

Es zeichnet sich ab, dass die Wirtschaft sich erholen wird.It is becoming apparent that the economy will recover.
Am Horizont zeichnete sich ein Gewitter ab.A thunderstorm was looming on the horizon.
Eine Lösung für das Problem zeichnet sich langsam ab.A solution to the problem is slowly emerging.

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