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draft in German

draft in German is vom Fass, Schluck, Fassbier — draft means an early, unfinished version of a piece of writing.

draft in German

vom Fass
adj
(not comparable) Referring to drinks on tap, in contrast to bottled.
Schluck
noun
Fassbier
noun
Liquid, especially beer or other alcohol, drawn from a cask or keg rather than a bottle or can.
gezapftes Bier
noun
Liquid, especially beer or other alcohol, drawn from a cask or keg rather than a bottle or can.
Luftzug
noun
A current of air, usually coming into a room or vehicle.
Zug
noun
A current of air, usually coming into a room or vehicle.
Zugluft
noun
A current of air, usually coming into a room or vehicle.
Durchzug
noun
A current of air, usually coming into a room or vehicle.
Tiefgang
noun
(nautical) The depth of water needed to float a particular ship; the depth from the waterline to the bottom of a vessel's hull; the depth of water drawn by a vessel.
Zug
noun
The draw through a flue of gasses or smoke resulting from a combustion process.
Entwurf
noun
A version of a written work (such as a book or paper) or drawing.
Tratte
noun
(archaic) An order for money to be paid; the document that states it: a cheque, note, bond, bill of exchange, money order, or IOU.
Draft
noun
(sports, American English) A system of assigning rookie players to professional sports teams.
Musterung
noun
A person who has been drafted; a conscript or draftee.
Einberufung
noun
A person who has been drafted; a conscript or draftee.
Einziehung
noun
A person who has been drafted; a conscript or draftee.
Wehrdienst
noun
A person who has been drafted; a conscript or draftee.
entwerfen
verb
(transitive) To write a first version; to make a preliminary sketch.
verfassen
verb
(transitive) To write a first version; to make a preliminary sketch.
zeichnen
verb
(transitive) To write a first version; to make a preliminary sketch.
abkommandieren
verb
(transitive, US) To conscript (a person); to force (a person) to serve in some capacity, especially in the military.
einberufen
verb
(transitive, US) To conscript (a person); to force (a person) to serve in some capacity, especially in the military.
einziehen
verb
(transitive, US) To conscript (a person); to force (a person) to serve in some capacity, especially in the military.
auswählen
verb
To select (someone or something) for a particular role or purpose.
einberufen
verb
To select (someone or something) for a particular role or purpose.
draften
verb
(transitive, sports, US) To select a rookie player onto a professional sports team.

What does "draft" mean?

  1. noun An early, unfinished version of a piece of writing.
    "She sent me the first draft of her novel."
  2. noun A current of air moving through an enclosed space.
    "There's a cold draft coming from under the door."
  3. noun (US) Compulsory enlistment into military service; conscription.
    "Thousands of young men were called up in the draft."
  4. noun The process of selecting players for professional sports teams.
    "The team's first pick in the draft was a college quarterback."

draft in a sentence

  • She sent me the first draft of her novel.
  • I need to revise this draft before the deadline.
  • There's a cold draft coming from under the door.
  • Thousands of young men were called up in the draft.

Similar words in German

Common German translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "draft" in German?

"draft" in German is vom Fass, Schluck, Fassbier. draft means: An early, unfinished version of a piece of writing.

How do you use "draft" in a sentence?

Example: "She sent me the first draft of her novel." In German, "draft" is vom Fass, Schluck, Fassbier.

Are there other ways to say "draft" in German?

Yes — German has 24 translations listed for "draft": vom Fass, Schluck, Fassbier, gezapftes Bier, Luftzug, Zug.

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