Formen
Example: Wir müssen die Daten richtig formen, um sie zu analysieren.
Definition
"Formen" means to shape, mold, or give a particular form or structure to something, especially in a physical or abstract sense. It involves arranging or modifying elements so that they fit a desired pattern or purpose, as in 'Wir müssen die Daten richtig formen, um sie zu analysieren.'
Etymology
The German verb "formen" comes from the Middle High German word 'vormen,' which is derived from the Latin 'formare,' meaning 'to form or shape.' Did you know? The root 'form-' is related to the English word 'form,' showing a shared heritage across many European languages.
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"Formen" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B2) - set 2", containing 111 commonly used words.
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