Formen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Formen" is mainly used as verb meaning "shape", "mold" or "form". It is also used as noun.

Essential properties of "Formen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties as Verb

  • Infinitive: formen
  • Simple past: formte
  • Participle: geformt

See full conjugation of formen

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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.

Properties as Noun

  • Gender: feminine
  • Singular: die Form
  • Plural: die Formen

Meanings of "Formen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To shape or mold something"

"Formen", when used with this meaning, acts as verb.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Künstler formt eine Skulptur aus Ton.The artist shapes a sculpture from clay.
  2. Wir müssen den Teig zu einem Kreis formen.We need to shape the dough into a circle.
  3. Die Natur hat diese Felsformation über Jahrtausende geformt.Nature has shaped this rock formation over millennia.

2.) "To create or establish"

"Formen", when used with this meaning, acts as verb.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Sie wollen eine neue Partei formen.They want to form a new party.
  2. Die Studenten formen eine Studiengruppe.The students form a study group.
  3. Aus den besten Spielern wurde eine Nationalmannschaft geformt.A national team was formed from the best players.

3.) "Shapes (plural of form)"

"Formen", when used with this meaning, acts as noun.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die verschiedenen Formen der Geometrie sind faszinierend.The different forms of geometry are fascinating.
  2. In der Kunst gibt es unendlich viele Formen des Ausdrucks.In art, there are infinitely many forms of expression.
  3. Die Formen der Wolken am Himmel ändern sich ständig.The shapes of the clouds in the sky are constantly changing.
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