Vormen
Example: We moeten nieuwe ideeën vormen voor het project.
Definition
"Vormen" means to create or shape something, often an idea or object, by bringing parts together or giving it a particular structure. For example, in the phrase 'We moeten nieuwe ideeën vormen voor het project,' it refers to forming or developing new ideas for the project.
Etymology
The Dutch verb "vormen" comes from the Middle Dutch word "vormen," which in turn derives from the Old Dutch "forman," related to the Latin "formare," meaning 'to form or shape.' Did you know that its roots connect it to the word 'form,' showing how languages share common origins in describing the act of shaping?
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"Vormen" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B2) - set 2", containing 111 commonly used words.
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