Verb

bilden

Translation

to form, to educate, to constitute, to create

Sie bildeten einen Kreis.

They formed a circle.

Diese Schule bildet gute Ärzte.

This school educates good doctors.

Worte bilden einen Satz.

Words form a sentence.

((et4)) to form sth. They form a team.

((j-n)) to educate sb. The school educates children.

((sich3)) ((et4)) to form sth. for oneself (e.g. an opinion) Ich bilde mir eine Meinung.

Synonyms: formen (to form), gestalten (to shape); Antonyms: zerstören (to destroy)

From Old High German 'bildōn' (to shape, form), related to 'Bild' (picture, image).

Think of the English word 'build'. 'Bilden' is like 'building' a shape, an opinion, or someone's knowledge.