Verb

bilden

Translation

formed, constituted, educated, created

Der Fluss bildete eine neue Schleife.

The river formed a new loop.

Er bildete sich schnell eine Meinung.

He quickly formed an opinion.

Diese Erfahrung bildete seinen Charakter.

This experience formed his character.

((sth.)) formed (sth.) The artist formed a sculpture from clay.

((sich.dat)) ((sth.acc)) formed (sth.) for oneself She formed a firm opinion.

formte (formed), gestaltete (shaped)

This is the simple past (Präteritum) form of the verb 'bilden' (to form). The '-te' ending is typical for regular weak verbs.

Recognize '-te' as a simple past ending. 'bildete' means 'formed' and is often used in written narratives.