Transformieren
Example: Die Gesellschaft transformierte sich nach der industriellen Revolution grundlegend.
Definition
"Transformieren" means to change something completely or fundamentally, often in form, appearance, or character. In historical contexts, "transformieren" refers to significant societal or structural changes, such as those occurring after major events like the industrial revolution.
Etymology
The word "transformieren" comes from the Latin verb 'transformare,' which means 'to change in shape.' It entered German through French 'transformer' and has been used since the 17th century. Did you know? The root 'trans-' means 'across' and 'formare' means 'to form,' so "transformieren" literally means 'to change across forms.'
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