reformieren
Translation
to reform, to restructure, to revamp
Examples
Die Regierung will das System reformieren.
The government wants to reform the system.
Martin Luther hat die Kirche reformiert.
Martin Luther reformed the church.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to reform sth. The government wants to reform the system.
Similar Words
Synonyms: umgestalten (to reshape), erneuern (to renew), verbessern (to improve)
Etymology
From Latin 'reformare' (re- 'again' + formare 'to form'). It means 'to form again' or 'reshape'.
Memory Tips
Think 're-' (again) + 'formieren' (to form). To form again, to give a new and better shape. Connect it to the historical 'Reformation'.