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concept / plan
A detailed plan or basic idea for an undertaking, project, or work.
Das Architekturbüro präsentierte ein überzeugendes Konzept für das neue Museum.
The architecture firm presented a convincing concept for the new museum.
draft
A first draft or rough version of a text.
Bitte schick mir bis heute Abend ein erstes Konzept für die Pressemitteilung.
Please send me a first draft of the press release by this evening.
concept
In philosophy and cognitive science, an abstract idea or mental unit that brings together features of objects or situations.
Das Konzept der Gerechtigkeit unterscheidet sich in verschiedenen Kulturen.
The concept of justice differs across different cultures.
'Konzept' (concept/plan) is often combined with certain verbs that describe the planning process. Typical phrases are: 'ein Konzept entwickeln' (to develop a concept), 'erstellen' (to create), 'ausarbeiten' (to work out), 'vorstellen' (to present), or 'umsetzen' (to implement).
Die Arbeitsgruppe muss bis nächste Woche ein Konzept erstellen.
The working group has to create a concept by next week.
To say what a plan or idea is intended for, you usually use the preposition 'für' (for) followed by the accusative.
Das ist ein interessantes Konzept für ein neues Restaurant.
That is an interesting concept for a new restaurant.
In connection with a plan, 'Konzept' (concept/plan) is often accompanied by adjectives such as 'schlüssig' (coherent), 'überzeugend' (convincing), 'durchdacht' (well thought-out), or 'innovativ' (innovative).
Sie präsentierte ein durchdachtes Konzept, das alle überzeugte.
She presented a well thought-out concept that convinced everyone.
When 'Konzept' (draft) means a text draft, it often appears with the adjective 'erstes' (first) or in a context involving writing texts, such as a speech, article, or email.
Ich habe ein erstes Konzept für den Blogartikel geschrieben.
I wrote a first draft for the blog article.
The meaning as an abstract idea is typical of technical or academic language, especially in philosophy, psychology, or linguistics. In everyday language, this use is rare.
In der Vorlesung ging es um das philosophische Konzept der Wahrheit.
The lecture was about the philosophical concept of truth.
idea
Idee and Konzept can both form the basis of a project. An Idee is often the initial Einfall for the undertaking. A Konzept is usually already structured and more fully developed, so that it covers several important aspects of the project.
Das Konzept für den neuen Jugendtreff regelt bereits Öffnungszeiten, Angebote und Kosten.
The concept for the new youth center already sets out its opening hours, activities, and costs.
Für den neuen Jugendtreff hat Lea die Idee, am Wochenende Musikabende anzubieten.
Lea has the idea of offering music evenings at the new youth center on weekends.
