Vormden

Vormden is the simple past tense (onvoltooid verleden tijd) of the Dutch verb vormen, which means to form, shape, create, or constitute. It is used to describe actions in the past when the subject is plural.

Conjugation and forms. The past tense forms of vormen are regular. For singular subjects the forms are ik vormde, jij vormde, hij/zij/het vormde. For plural subjects the form is wij/vijjeren? No, correction: wij vormden, jullie vormden, zij vormden. The past participle is gevormd, and the perfect tense is formed with hebben (bijvoorbeeld: ze hebben gevormd).

Usage and examples. Vormden is commonly used to describe past processes of formation or organization. Examples: “De leerlingen vormden een cirkel.” “De twee teams vormden samen een competitie.” In more abstract senses, it can refer to forming policies, alliances, or concepts, as in “De partijen vormden een coalitie.”

Etymology and related forms. The verb stems from vorm (form, shape) and is cognate with German formen. The infinitive is vormen, the present tense forms include vormt en vormen, and the past participle is gevormd. The language distinguishes singular and plural past tense forms, with vormden used for plural subjects.

See also. Dutch verb conjugation; vormen; vormen in past tense; Dutch grammar reference.