This is the 1724th most frequent German word.
ford
In German, "Ford" is typically a brand name and does not have a standalone meaning as a word.
The word 'fordere' is derived from 'fordern,' meaning 'to demand' or 'to challenge.' Here, it is used to mean 'to challenge.'
Ich fordere dich zu einem Wettkampf heraus.
I challenge you to a competition.
The word 'Ford' in this context refers to a shallow place in a river where one can cross.
Die Brücke überquert den Ford des Flusses.
The bridge crosses the ford of the river.
The word 'fordere,' coming from 'fordern,' signifies a demand or request for something in a formal or emphatic manner.