deformieren
to deform
To change the shape of something through pressure, force, or another influence so that it no longer has its original form.
EXAMPLE
Der starke Druck deformierte die Metallplatte.
The strong pressure deformed the metal plate.
deformieren
to deform
deformieren – deformierte – hat deformiert
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Meanings
deformieren
to deform
To change a statement, thought, or matter in such a way that it is presented in a distorted or misrepresented form.
EXAMPLE
Diese Darstellung deformiert die historischen Tatsachen.
This account deforms the historical facts.
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry deformieren, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
Present
| ich | deformiere |
|---|---|
| du | deformierst |
| er/sie/es | deformiert |
| wir | deformieren |
| ihr | deformiert |
| sie | deformieren |
Simple past
| ich | deformierte |
|---|---|
| du | deformiertest |
| er/sie/es | deformierte |
| wir | deformierten |
| ihr | deformiertet |
| sie | deformierten |
Perfect
with haben
| ich | habe deformiert |
|---|---|
| du | hast deformiert |
| er/sie/es | hat deformiert |
| wir | haben deformiert |
| ihr | habt deformiert |
| sie | haben deformiert |
Commands
| du | deformier! deformiere! |
|---|---|
| ihr | deformiert! |
| Sie | deformieren Sie! |
Past perfect
| ich | hatte deformiert |
|---|---|
| du | hattest deformiert |
| er/sie/es | hatte deformiert |
| wir | hatten deformiert |
| ihr | hattet deformiert |
| sie | hatten deformiert |
Future
| ich | werde deformieren |
|---|---|
| du | wirst deformieren |
| er/sie/es | wird deformieren |
| wir | werden deformieren |
| ihr | werdet deformieren |
| sie | werden deformieren |
Subjunctive I
| ich | deformiere |
|---|---|
| du | deformierest |
| er/sie/es | deformiere |
| wir | deformieren |
| ihr | deformieret |
| sie | deformieren |
Used for reported speech.
Subjunctive II
| ich | deformierte |
|---|---|
| du | deformiertest |
| er/sie/es | deformierte |
| wir | deformierten |
| ihr | deformiertet |
| sie | deformierten |
Used for wishes and “would”.
Other forms
| infinitive | deformieren |
|---|---|
| with zu | zu deformieren |
| present participle | deformierend |
| past participle | deformiert |
Usage tips
Word formation
The word „deformieren“ (to deform) contains the word „Form“ (form). This helps you remember it: the original form of something is changed, or the content of a representation is presented in a distorted way.
EXAMPLE
Die Hitze kann dünne Kunststoffteile deformieren.
Heat can deform thin plastic parts.
Sentence structure
„Deformieren“ (to deform) is normally used transitively with an accusative object. The event or influence causing the deformation can additionally be introduced with „durch“ (through/by).
EXAMPLE
Der Unfall deformierte die Karosserie durch den heftigen Aufprall.
The accident deformed the bodywork through the force of the impact.
Inseparable verb
„Deformieren“ (to deform) is an inseparable verb: The prefix „de-“ remains attached to the verb in both main and subordinate clauses.
EXAMPLE
Die Platte deformiert sich, wenn sie zu stark belastet wird.
The plate deforms when it is subjected to too much stress.
Typical collocations
In the meaning referring to physical or technical changes, „deformieren“ (to deform) is often used with materials, components, or body parts. Typical contexts include pressure, heat, stress, and impact.
EXAMPLE
Jahrelanges Tragen enger Schuhe hat seine Zehen deformiert.
Years of wearing tight shoes have deformed his toes.
Representations and facts
In its figurative meaning, „deformieren“ (to deform) often refers to a representation, statement, or image of reality. The thing that is distorted is often specified.
EXAMPLE
Die Propaganda deformierte das Bild der politischen Lage.
The propaganda deformed the image of the political situation.
In real life
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