VERB
formen/ˈfɔʁmən/to shape; to form; to mold
formen is a German verb that means to shape, to form, or to mold. It is pronounced /ˈfɔʁmən/. In conjugation, the simple past is "formte" and the past participle is "geformt".
Definitions
1.to give a particular shape or form to something(general action/process)
a.to physically shape a material or object
Die Kinder formen aus Ton kleine Tiere.—The children are molding little animals out of clay.
b.to conceptualize or develop something abstract
Wir müssen eine Strategie für das Projekt formen.—We need to form a strategy for the project.
2.to be created or develop into a certain shape or structure(as noun phrase or passive constructions)
a.to be formed or take shape
Langsam formt sich ein Plan in seinem Kopf.—A plan is slowly taking shape in his mind.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | formen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | forme |
| Present (du) | formst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | formt |
| Preterite (ich) | formte |
| Participle II | geformt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | formte |
| Imperative (singular) | form |
| Imperative (plural) | formt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "formen" mean in English?
- "formen" means to shape, to form, or to mold. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "formen"?
- "formen" is pronounced /ˈfɔʁmən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "formen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "formen" is "geformt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "formen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "formen" becomes "formte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "formen"?
- "formen" is a verb in German.
