VERB
bilden/ˈbɪldn̩/to form; to make; to educate
bilden is a German verb that means to form, to make, or to educate. It is pronounced /ˈbɪldn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "bildete" and the past participle is "gebildet".
Definitions
1.to form or make something by combining parts(create/form)
a.to form/create (a group, shape, unit, etc.)
Die Schüler bilden eine Gruppe.—The students form a group.
2.to educate or train (usually reflexive: sich bilden – to educate oneself)(educate)
a.to provide education or intellectual improvement
Gute Bücher können bilden.—Good books can educate.
3.to develop or take shape(develop over time)
a.to arise; to emerge into a form
Nach dem Regen bilden sich Pfützen auf der Straße.—After the rain, puddles form on the street.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | bilden |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | bilde |
| Present (du) | bildest |
| Present (er/sie/es) | bildet |
| Preterite (ich) | bildete |
| Participle II | gebildet |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | bildete |
| Imperative (singular) | bilde |
| Imperative (plural) | bildet |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "bilden" mean in English?
- "bilden" means to form, to make, or to educate. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "bilden"?
- "bilden" is pronounced /ˈbɪldn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "bilden"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "bilden" is "gebildet", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "bilden"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "bilden" becomes "bildete" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "bilden"?
- "bilden" is a verb in German.
