Krommen

Krommen is a Dutch verb meaning to bend or curve something, or to cause something to take a curved shape. It is used for the physical deformation of materials such as metal, wood, or plastic, through processes that create a bend or curvature. The term can also be used figuratively to describe altering or distorting aspects of plans, standards, or expectations, though in many contexts the verb buigen is more common for figurative bending.

Etymology and related forms: The verb derives from the adjective krom, meaning crooked or curved. It is cognate with similar Germanic roots and shares its sense with related Dutch terms describing curvature. The noun form kromming denotes curvature or bend, and kromme functions as the related adjective.

Usage and context: In technical and craft contexts, krommen refers to the deliberate shaping of a component, such as bending a metal strip or forming a wooden element to follow a curved profile. In general language, it can express the idea of creating a bend or deviation, while noting that the nuance may differ from the broader sense of buigen, which covers bending more generally.

See also: kromming, kromme, buigen.