aus|bilden
Translation
to train, to educate, to form, to develop (a skill)
Examples
Die Firma bildet junge Leute aus.
The company trains young people.
Er wurde zum Piloten ausgebildet.
He was trained to be a pilot.
Sie will ihre Fähigkeiten weiter ausbilden.
She wants to further develop her skills.
Grammar Patterns
((to train sb.)) to train somebody The company trains young people.
((to train sb.)) ((as sth. / to be sth.)) to train somebody as something / to be something He was trained to be a pilot.
Similar Words
Synonyms: to school, to teach, to instruct; Antonyms: to unlearn
Etymology
From 'aus' (out, thoroughly) and 'bilden' (to form, shape, educate). The idea is to thoroughly shape someone for a profession.
Memory Tips
Connect it to 'Ausbildung' (vocational training). You are 'formed' (bilden) 'out' (aus) into a professional.