Formen
Example: Wir formen den Teig, bevor wir ihn backen.
Definition
"Formen" means to shape or mold something into a particular form or structure, often by pressing or arranging it. For example, in "Wir formen den Teig, bevor wir ihn backen," it refers to shaping dough before baking it.
Etymology
The word "formen" comes from the Old High German 'formōn,' which is related to the Latin 'forma,' meaning shape or form. Did you know? The concept of shaping has been central to many cultures’ crafts and languages, highlighting the importance of creating defined structures.
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"Formen" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B1) - set 2", containing 113 commonly used words.
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