Transformieren
Example: Die Gesellschaft hat sich im Laufe der Jahrhunderte stark transformiert.
Definition
"Transformieren" means to change something significantly in form, appearance, or character, especially over time or through a process, often to improve or adapt it. For example, a society can transform through historical developments.
Etymology
The word "transformieren" comes from the Latin verb "transformare," which means 'to change in shape or form.' It entered German through French and Latin influences. Did you know? The root 'trans-' means 'across' or 'beyond,' and 'formare' means 'to form,' so "transformieren" literally means 'to form across or beyond.'
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