herzförmige

Herzförmige is a German adjective meaning heart-shaped. It is formed from Herz (heart) and the suffix -förmig (shaped) and is used to describe objects, contours, or motifs that resemble a heart. The term is commonly employed in design, fashion, jewelry, baking, and decorative arts to convey a romantic or affectionate cue.

In usage, herzförmige describes the shape of a noun and follows standard German adjective declension. For example, one might say eine herzförmige Blume (a heart-shaped flower), das herzförmige Symbol (the heart-shaped symbol), or herzförmige Konturen (heart-shaped contours). The form can vary to agree with gender, number, and case, and the related base adjective form is herzförmig.

Common contexts include Valentine’s Day products, wedding decor, and branding that aims to evoke warmth or love. It also appears in descriptions of objects such as cookies, pendants, logos, and graphics where a heart outline is intended.

Related terms include Herzform (heart shape), Herzsymbol (heart symbol), and other -förmig compounds like kreisförmig (circular) or rechteckförmig (rectangular). While herzförmige is primarily descriptive, it can function across a range of registers from everyday language to marketing and artistic critique, always signaling a shape that resembles a heart.