Translation of German word "Form" to English
dieForm
/foʁm/
Meaning
NounTo do with shape. The shape or visible structure of a thing or person. A thing that gives shape to other things as in a mold. Regularity, beauty, or elegance. The inherent nature of an object; that which the mind itself contributes as the condition of knowing; that in which the essence of a thing consists. Characteristics not involving atomic components. (Can we add an example for this sense?) A long bench with no back. The boundary line of a material object. In painting, more generally, the human body. The combination of planes included under a general crystallographic symbol. It is not necessarily a closed solid.
How to use
The feminine noun Form ('shape / form / mold') is borrowed from Latin. It declines regularly and has the plural Formen. The related verb is formen (to shape/mold).
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Form
Example
Die Form meines Namens ist griechisch.
The form of my name is Greek.
Ich liebe die Form der Blumen.
I love the form of flowers.
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Common phrases
- in Form von— in the form of (prepositional phrase)
- in Form sein— to be in shape / fit (idiom)
- Formular— form / document sheet (related)
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What is the definition of the German word "die Form"?▼
The German word "die Form" is defined as: "To do with shape. The shape or visible structure of a thing or person. A thing that gives shape to other things as in a mold. Regularity, beauty, or elegance. The inherent nature of an object; that which the mind itself contributes as the condition of knowing; that in which the essence of a thing consists. Characteristics not involving atomic components. (Can we add an example for this sense?) A long bench with no back. The boundary line of a material object. In painting, more generally, the human body. The combination of planes included under a general crystallographic symbol. It is not necessarily a closed solid."
What does the German word "die Form" mean?▼
The German word "die Form" means "Form" in English.
How do you pronounce the German word "Form"?▼
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Die Form des Tisches ist quadratisch." (which translates as "The form of my name is Greek.").
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