GERMAN DICTIONARY

die Form

shape

/diː fɔʁm/

The external appearance or outline of an object.

Translations

Die Form des neuen Logos überzeugt viele Kunden.NominativSing.The shape of the new logo appeals to many customers.
Der Designer änderte die Form des Logos.AkkusativSing.The designer changed the shape of the logo.
Mit der Form des Gefäßes ist die Künstlerin zufrieden.DativSing.The artist is satisfied with the shape of the vessel.
Die Farbe der Form wirkt ungewöhnlich.GenitivSing.The color of the shape looks unusual.
Verschiedene Formen können dieselbe Funktion erfüllen.NominativPlur.Different shapes can serve the same function.
Die Architektin verglich mehrere Formen miteinander.AkkusativPlur.The architect compared several shapes with one another.
Die Kinder bastelten mit einfachen Formen.DativPlur.The children made things with simple shapes.
Die Unterschiede der Formen sind deutlich sichtbar.GenitivPlur.The differences between the shapes are clearly visible.

Near-synonymGestalt
Gestalt similarly refers to the outward appearance, whereas Form can also emphasize the boundary or structure of an object.
Near-synonymFigur — figure
Narrower termKreis — circle
A Kreis is a specific geometric Form; Form is the more general term.