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sketch
A quick, simple drawing that shows only the most important features of something and does not go into detail.
Der Architekt fertigte eine erste Skizze des geplanten Gebäudes an.
The architect made an initial sketch of the planned building.
The noun 'die Skizze' (sketch/outline) belongs to the verb 'skizzieren' (to sketch/outline). When you make a sketch, you 'skizzierst' something. Both words share the idea of a quick, rough draft.
Kannst du mir kurz skizzieren, wie wir zu dem Haus kommen?
Can you briefly outline how we get to the house?
The context makes clear which meaning is intended. In connection with art or drawing, it refers to a picture. With texts or plans, it means a rough draft. In theater or television, it refers to a short, funny scene.
Der Künstler zeigte mir seine Skizzen für das neue Gemälde.
The artist showed me his sketches for the new painting.
When referring to a drawing, the verbs 'anfertigen' (to produce/make), 'machen' (to make), or 'zeichnen' (to draw) are often used. 'Anfertigen' is somewhat more formal than 'machen'.
Der Designer hat schnell eine Skizze von dem Kleid gezeichnet.
The designer quickly drew a sketch of the dress.
In the meaning 'Entwurf' (draft/outline), 'Skizze' often appears with a preposition that explains the purpose. Typical phrases are 'eine Skizze für einen Roman' (an outline for a novel), 'eine Skizze eines Projekts' (an outline of a project), or 'eine Skizze der Handlung' (an outline of the plot).
Er hat eine erste Skizze für seine Rede auf eine Serviette geschrieben.
He wrote an initial outline for his speech on a napkin.
In the context of theater or television, 'Skizze' (sketch) is often combined with verbs such as 'aufführen' (to perform), 'spielen' (to act/perform), or 'zeigen' (to show). Common adjectives are 'lustig' (funny) or 'satirisch' (satirical).
Die Schüler führten beim Schulfest eine lustige Skizze auf.
The students performed a funny sketch at the school festival.
plan
'der Plan' and 'die Skizze' can both show preparation, either as an idea or as a drawing. However, 'die Skizze' is usually rough, quick, and not yet finished. It shows only the most important things. 'der Plan' sounds more precise and more binding: it can be a firm intention, an organized approach, or an exact representation. The words can be confused when you first put something down on paper. A sketch is often the first draft; a plan is more like what you later follow.
Das Kind zeichnet am Abend eine Skizze von seinem neuen Zimmer.
In the evening, the child draws a sketch of his new room.
Laura hat nach dem Unterricht einen Plan für die Gruppenarbeit gemacht.
After class, Laura made a plan for the group work.