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 something a particular shape or form(general)
a.to shape or mold physically
Der Künstler formt die Statue aus Ton.—The artist shapes the statue out of clay.
2.to develop or create something abstract(figurative)
a.to form or develop (opinions, ideas, etc.)
Kinder formen ihre Persönlichkeit in den ersten Lebensjahren.—Children form their personality in the first years of life.
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.
