German Conversation · Level 25
90 words
German word
bilden
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈbɪldn̩/
Meaning
- verbform
Example
Wir bilden eine Gruppe.
We form a group.
More examples
Mit zwei Wörtern kann man ein neues Wort bilden.
With two words, one can form a new word.
Core concept
Parts are arranged so that a group, structure, or new form takes shape.
Common phrases
eine Gruppe bilden
form a group
einen Satz bilden
form a sentence
ein Wort bilden
form a word
Similar words
aufbauen: To establish a structure or organization by building it up from the base.
schaffen: To bring a new thing or state into existence.
formen: To shape something and adjust it into a finished form.
zusammensetzen: To put several pieces together into one combined whole.
Definition in German
Aus Einzelteilen eine Einheit formen oder eine Struktur herstellen.
Word origin
The verb bilden is derived from Bild and originally related to giving something a form, which broadened into forming, constituting, and creating.
Usage tips
- Bilden normally takes an accusative object for the thing formed, as in eine Gruppe bilden, whereas sich bilden describes something forming or developing itself.