deformation
die Verformung, die Verformungen
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deformation
The change to the original shape of an object or material, usually caused by pressure, tension, heat, or other forces.
Die Verformung der Karosserie war nach dem Unfall deutlich zu sehen.
The deformation of the car body was clearly visible after the accident.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Verformungen |
| genitive | der Verformung |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Verformung | die Verformungen |
| accusative | die Verformung | die Verformungen |
| dative | der Verformung | den Verformungen |
| genitive | der Verformung | der Verformungen |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
The word “Verformung” contains “Form” (shape); it belongs to the verb “verformen” (to deform). The ending “-ung” turns it into a noun that can refer both to the process and to its result.
Während der Verformung wird das Blech langsam in die gewünschte Form gebracht.
During the deformation, the sheet metal is slowly shaped into the desired form.
Am Gehäuse ist eine deutliche Verformung sichtbar.
A clear deformation is visible on the casing.
The cause is often expressed with “durch” (through/by) and the accusative case. Typical collocations are “Verformung durch Hitze” (deformation caused by heat) and “Verformung durch Druck” (deformation caused by pressure).
Eine Verformung durch den hohen Druck kann das Rohr beschädigen.
Deformation caused by the high pressure can damage the pipe.
In technical texts, “elastische Verformung” (elastic deformation) and “plastische Verformung” (plastic deformation) are important collocations. With elastic deformation, the material returns to its original shape after the load is removed. Plastic deformation, by contrast, remains.
Nach der elastischen Verformung nimmt die Feder wieder ihre ursprüngliche Form an.
After the elastic deformation, the spring returns to its original shape.
Die plastische Verformung des Blechs bleibt auch nach dem Ende der Belastung sichtbar.
The plastic deformation of the sheet metal remains visible even after the load is removed.
