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Fordern Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Fordern" is used as verb with the meaning of "to demand", "to request" or "to require".
Essential properties of "fordern"
Its most important properties are:
Properties
- Infinitive: fordern
- Simple past: forderte
- Participle: gefordert
regulartransitive
Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.
Meanings of "fordern" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To demand or request with authority"
- Definition: "To demand or request something with insistence or authority."
- Translation(s): to demand, to request, to require, to claim
- Synonym(s): verlangen, beanspruchen, einfordern
- Antonym(s): bitten, fragen
- Related word(s): Forderung, Anforderung
📝 Some usage examples:
- Der Chef fordert mehr Einsatz von seinen Mitarbeitern.
- Die Gewerkschaft fordert höhere Löhne für die Arbeiter.
- Wir fordern eine sofortige Erklärung für diesen Vorfall.
2.) "To challenge or dare someone"
- Definition: "To challenge or dare someone to do something."
- Translation(s): to challenge, to demand (a performance), to call for
- Synonym(s): Herausfordern, Provokation
- Antonym(s): Nachgeben, Aufgeben
- Related word(s): Herausforderung
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er forderte seinen Gegner zu einem Duell.
- Die schwierige Aufgabe forderte ihn heraus.
- Der Trainer forderte die Spieler, ihr Bestes zu geben.
3.) "To challenge or demand effort to stimulate development"
- Definition: "To challenge or demand effort from something/someone to stimulate or promote its development."
- Translation(s): challenge, demand effort from, stimulate, foster, promote, encourage
- Synonym(s): förder, unterstützen
- Antonym(s): hemmen, behindern
- Related word(s): Förderung
📝 Some usage examples:
- Diese Maßnahmen sollen die Wirtschaft fordern und fördern.
- Der Verein fordert junge Talente.
- Wir müssen die Kreativität unserer Kinder fordern.