noun
drawing, sketch
B1
Zeichnung (die) means drawing or sketch: a pictorial representation, rough sketch, or technical drawing. Plural: Zeichnungen. Feminine noun with regular declension (die Zeichnung, die Zeichnungen). Used for art sketches, architectural or technical plans; no special prepositions or irregularities. Common in both art and technical contexts.
Examples
Er machte schnell eine kleine Zeichnung.
He made a quick sketch.
Das ist eine schöne Zeichnung.
That's a beautiful drawing.
Der Architekt zeigte die Zeichnung, nachdem das Team die Änderungen beschloss, damit der Bau beginnen konnte.
The architect showed the drawing after the team decided on the changes so that construction could begin.
Details
Mnemonics
Picture a pencil drawing (sketch) labeled 'Zeichnung' taped to a wall.
Sounds a bit like 'design' / 'drawing' — remember 'Zeichnung' = drawing.
Die Zeichnung — imagine a female artist (die) holding her drawing.
Notes
Plural: Zeichnungen. Can refer to technical drawings, sketches, or illustrations depending on context.