aus|bilden
Translation
to train, to educate, to form, to develop
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 hat eine schöne Stimme ausgebildet.
She has developed a beautiful voice.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) to train (sb.) The company trains mechatronics engineers.
((sb.)) ((as sth. / to be sth.)) to train (sb.) (as sth.) He was trained to be a doctor.
((sth.)) to develop (sth., e.g. a skill) He has developed his talents well.
Similar Words
Synonyms: schulen (to school), lehren (to teach), trainieren (to train)
Etymology
From 'aus' (out) and 'bilden' (to form, shape). Literally 'to form out' or 'to shape out'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'shaping out' a person's skills, bringing them 'out' from a raw state through training.