form

• Substantiv, das die Gestalt, Struktur oder Konfiguration von etwas bezeichnet, sowie ein Vordruck mit leeren Feldern zum Ausfüllen.

A noun referring to the shape, structure, or configuration of something, or a document with blank spaces to be filled in.

1. Shape or structureA2formal

   The visible shape or configuration of something.

   Form

   • The sculpture has an unusual form.
   • The clouds took the form of a dragon.
   • The building's form is both modern and functional.

   Synonymeappearancebuildconfigurationcontourcutfigureoutlineshapestructure

2. A1formal

   A printed or digital document with blank spaces for information to be filled in.

   Formular

   • Please fill out this application form.
   • She submitted the registration form online.
   • The doctor asked me to complete a medical history form.

   Synonymeapplicationblankquestionnairesurvey

3. Type or varietyB1formal

   A particular type, kind, or variety of something.

   Form

   • This is a rare form of cancer.
   • Democracy is a form of government.
   • Ice is a solid form of water.

   Synonymecategoryclasskindmannersortstyletypevariantvarietyversion

4. Physical conditionB1informal

   The state of being physically fit or healthy.

   Körperliche Verfassung

   • She is in great form after months of training.
   • He was in top form during the competition.
   • Regular exercise helps maintain good form.

   Synonymeconditionfettlefitnesshealthshapetrim

• Verb, das die Handlung bezeichnet, etwas zu schaffen, zu bilden oder zu gestalten, oder eine bestimmte Form bzw. Struktur anzunehmen.

A verb used to indicate the act of creating, shaping, or establishing something, or of taking a particular shape or structure.

1. Create or shapeA2formal

   To bring something into existence or give it a particular shape.

   bilden

   • The children formed a circle around the teacher.
   • She formed the clay into a small bowl.
   • The clouds formed an interesting pattern in the sky.

   Synonymebuildconstructcreatefashiongeneratemakemoldproduceshape

   Antonymeannihilatedemolishdestroydissolveobliterateruin

2. Establish or organizeB1formal

   To start or create an organization, group, or system.

   Bilden

   • They formed a committee to plan the event.
   • The two companies formed a partnership.
   • The students formed a study group for the exam.

   Synonymeconstitutecreateestablishfoundinaugurateinstituteorganizeset upstart

   Antonymeabolishdestroydisbanddissolveterminate

3. Develop or acquireB1formal

   To gradually develop a habit, opinion, or relationship.

   Entwickeln

   • He formed a close friendship with his colleague.
   • She formed the habit of reading before bed.
   • The child formed a strong attachment to his toy.

   Synonymeacquirebuildcontractcreatecultivatedevelopestablishgenerateget intopick up