to deform
verformen – verformte – hat verformt
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to deform
To change the shape of something, usually through pressure, force, heat, or another external influence, so that it no longer has its original shape.
Der starke Aufprall hat die Motorhaube verformt.
The heavy impact deformed the hood.
to become deformed
To lose its original shape or take on a different shape, usually through an external influence.
Das Plastik verformt sich bei großer Hitze.
The plastic becomes deformed in extreme heat.
| ich | verforme |
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| du | verformst |
| er/sie/es | verformt |
| wir | verformen |
| ihr | verformt |
| sie | verformen |
| ich | verformte |
|---|---|
| du | verformtest |
| er/sie/es | verformte |
| wir | verformten |
| ihr | verformtet |
| sie | verformten |
| ich | habe verformt |
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| du | hast verformt |
| er/sie/es | hat verformt |
| wir | haben verformt |
| ihr | habt verformt |
| sie | haben verformt |
| du | verform! verforme! |
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| ihr | verformt! |
| Sie | verformen Sie! |
| ich | hatte verformt |
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| du | hattest verformt |
| er/sie/es | hatte verformt |
| wir | hatten verformt |
| ihr | hattet verformt |
| sie | hatten verformt |
| ich | werde verformen |
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| du | wirst verformen |
| er/sie/es | wird verformen |
| wir | werden verformen |
| ihr | werdet verformen |
| sie | werden verformen |
| ich | verforme |
|---|---|
| du | verformest |
| er/sie/es | verforme |
| wir | verformen |
| ihr | verformet |
| sie | verformen |
Used for reported speech.
| ich | verformte |
|---|---|
| du | verformtest |
| er/sie/es | verformte |
| wir | verformten |
| ihr | verformtet |
| sie | verformten |
Used for wishes and “would”.
| infinitive | verformen |
|---|---|
| with zu | zu verformen |
| present participle | verformend |
| past participle | verformt |
'Verformen' (to deform) is made up of the prefix 'ver-' and 'formen' (to shape). Here, the prefix indicates a change in shape; 'ver-' is inseparably connected to the verb.
Der Druck verformte das dünne Blech.
The pressure deformed the thin sheet metal.
Die Maschine hat den Kunststoff verformt.
The machine has deformed the plastic.
'Verformen' (to deform) can be used with an accusative object when someone or something changes the shape of an object. With 'sich verformen' (to become deformed), the object itself is the subject and changes its shape.
Die schwere Last verformte die Holzplatte.
The heavy load deformed the wooden board.
Die weiche Plastikfolie verformte sich unter dem Gewicht.
The soft plastic film became deformed under the weight.
In this meaning, 'verformen' (to deform) is often used with materials and objects such as metal, sheet metal, plastic, or a board. The sentence often specifies the external influence, for example pressure, heat, or stress.
Die Presse verformt das Metall mit großer Kraft.
The press deforms the metal with great force.
With 'sich verformen' (to become deformed), the sentence often states what causes the change in shape or under what conditions it occurs. Common patterns are 'sich bei Hitze verformen' (to become deformed in heat) and 'sich unter Belastung verformen' (to become deformed under stress).
Die Kunststoffteile verformen sich bei direkter Sonneneinstrahlung.
The plastic parts become deformed in direct sunlight.
