bilden
form
Etwas schaffen, gestalten oder entstehen lassen; auch Wissen erwerben oder entwickeln.
The German word "bilden" is a verb meaning "to form," "to create," or "to educate."
- It stems from the noun "Bild" meaning "picture" or "image."
- "Bilden" involves the idea of shaping or producing something, whether it’s an image, a group, knowledge, or skills.
Similar words:
- erschaffen (to create)
- formen (to shape)
- ausbilden (to train, to educate)
- erziehen (to educate, more in the sense of upbringing)
Differences:
- bilden is broad and general, covering formation and education.
- erschaffen emphasizes original creation.
- formen implies shaping a pre-existing material.
- ausbilden focuses specifically on professional or skill education.
- erziehen centers on moral and social upbringing.
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Examples
Sie bildet eine starke Gemeinschaft.verb
She forms a strong community.
Wir bilden eine starke Gemeinschaft.verb
We are forming a strong community.
Wir bilden Teams für das Projekt.verb
We form teams for the project.
Wir bilden Teams.verb
We form teams.
Die Kinder bilden im Sportunterricht einen Kreis.verb
The children form a circle in physical education.
Gestern bildeten die Studenten Arbeitsgruppen für das Seminar.verb
Yesterday the students formed working groups for the seminar.
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