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layout
The design and arrangement of text, images, and other graphic elements on a surface, for example in a magazine, on a website, or in a brochure.
Der Designer hat ein völlig neues Layout für die Titelseite der Zeitung entworfen.
The designer created a completely new layout for the newspaper's front page.
'Layout' is a direct loanword from English and is pronounced similarly. It has become established in German as a common technical term.
Das Layout dieser Webseite ist sehr benutzerfreundlich.
The layout of this website is very user-friendly.
Common verbs used with 'Layout' (layout) are 'erstellen' (to create), 'entwerfen' (to design), 'ändern' (to change), and 'verbessern' (to improve).
Könnten Sie bitte das Layout für den neuen Flyer entwerfen?
Could you please design the layout for the new flyer?
You can recognize the meaning from the context: If it is about media such as 'Webseite' (website), 'Zeitschrift' (magazine), or 'Buch' (book), it refers to the graphic design. If it is about 'Räume' (rooms), 'Gebäude' (buildings), or 'Maschinen' (machines), it refers to the spatial arrangement.
Das Layout der Zeitschrift wirkt sehr modern und ansprechend.
The layout of the magazine looks very modern and appealing.
plan
'der Plan' and 'das Layout' can both show how something is arranged. 'der Plan' is often a drawing or map that helps you find your way or build something, for example a 'Stadtplan' (city map) or 'Bauplan' (building plan). 'das Layout' refers more to the design and arrangement on a surface, for example on a website, in a brochure, or also in a room or hall. Learners may confuse the words because both show an arrangement. When it is about orientation or construction, 'Plan' usually fits. When it is about design or the exact arrangement of elements, 'Layout' sounds more natural.
Das Layout der Webseite ist klar, aber die Bilder sind zu groß.
The layout of the website is clear, but the images are too large.
Der Architekt zeigt uns den Plan für das neue Haus.
The architect shows us the plan for the new house.