die Form
Translation
form, shape, mold, fitness
Examples
Der Kuchen hat eine runde Form.
The cake has a round shape.
Er ist heute in guter Form.
He is in good shape today.
Das ist eine Frage der Form.
That is a question of form.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to have (sth.) Der Kuchen hat eine runde Form.
((in sth.)) to be in (sth.) Er ist in guter Form.
((sth.)) to keep/maintain (sth.) Man muss die Form wahren.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Gestalt, Figur; Antonyms: Inhalt
Etymology
From Latin 'forma' (shape, figure, image).
Memory Tips
Identical to English 'form'. Can mean physical shape or fitness condition.