bilden/ˈbɪldn̩/to form; to make up; to educate
bilden is a German verb that means to form, to make up, or to educate. It is pronounced /ˈbɪldn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "bildete" and the past participle is "gebildet".
Definitions
1.to bring something into being; to form something(create or form)
a.to shape, bring into existence, or organize something
Sie bildeten eine Arbeitsgruppe, um das Problem zu lösen.—They formed a working group to solve the problem.
2.to constitute or compose something(make up a group or part)
a.to be part of or constitute a whole
Diese Studenten bildeten die Mehrheit der Klasse.—These students made up the majority of the class.
3.to educate oneself, to learn (used reflexively: sich bilden)(educate, reflexive usage)
a.to acquire education or culture
Man kann sich sein ganzes Leben lang bilden.—You can educate yourself throughout your whole life.
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 up, 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.
