fordern
Translation
to demand, to require, to claim, to challenge
Examples
Der Lehrer fordert Disziplin.
The teacher demands discipline.
Diese Aufgabe fordert viel Geduld.
This task requires a lot of patience.
Die Firma fordert die sofortige Zahlung.
The company demands immediate payment.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) ((from sb.)) to demand sth. from sb. He demands money from his father.
((sth.)) to require sth. The job requires good language skills.
Similar Words
Synonyms: verlangen, beanspruchen; Antonyms: nachgeben, anbieten
Etymology
From Old High German 'fordarōn', related to 'vor' (forward). The sense is 'to call forward, to summon'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'demanding' something to be brought 'forward' (vor).