schmieden
Translation
to forge, to smith, to make (plans)
Examples
Der Schmied schmiedet das heiße Eisen.
The blacksmith forges the hot iron.
Sie schmieden einen geheimen Plan.
They are making a secret plan.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) schmieden to forge sth. The blacksmith forges a sword.
((a plan)) schmieden to make a plan They are forging a new plan.
Similar Words
Synonyms: formen (to form), gestalten (to shape); (for plans) aushecken (to hatch), planen (to plan)
Etymology
From Old High German 'smidōn', related to 'Schmied' (blacksmith) and the English word 'smith'.
Memory Tips
Think of the English word 'smith'. A blacksmith ('der Schmied') is someone who 'smiths' ('schmiedet') metal. The same idea of shaping something applies to making plans.