formen
Translation
to form, to shape, to mold
Examples
Er formte den Ton zu einer Vase.
He shaped the clay into a vase.
Diese Erfahrung formte seinen Charakter.
This experience shaped his character.
Grammar Patterns
((et4)) ((zu+3)) to shape sth. into sth. Er formte den Ton zu einer Vase.
((et4)) ((aus+3)) to form sth. from sth. Sie formte eine Kugel aus dem Schnee.
((et4)) to shape sth. (figurative) Diese Erfahrung formte seinen Charakter.
Similar Words
Synonyms: gestalten (to create/design), bilden (to form/build), prägen (to shape/emboss)
Etymology
A verb derived from the noun 'die Form', meaning 'form' or 'shape'.
Memory Tips
Cognate with 'to form'. Think of forming clay on a potter's wheel.