fordern
Translation
demands, requires, claims, challenges
Examples
Der Chef fordert Pünktlichkeit.
The boss demands punctuality.
Die Arbeit fordert viel Geduld.
The work requires a lot of patience.
Er fordert sie zum Tanz auf.
He asks her to dance.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) ((from sb.)) to demand sth. from sb. The lawyer demands compensation from the company.
((sth.)) to require sth. The course requires a lot of time.
Similar Words
Synonyms: verlangen, beanspruchen; Antonyms: anbieten, geben
Etymology
From Old High German 'fordarōn' (to bring forward). Think of 'putting forward' a demand.
Memory Tips
No umlaut in 'fordern'. It has a firm, demanding tone. Don't confuse it with 'fördern' (with an umlaut), which means 'to promote'.