This is the 307th most frequent German word.
fordert
"Fordert" means "demands" or "calls for."
In this sentence, 'fordert' is used in the sense of urging or requesting with emphasis.
Der Lehrer fordert die Schüler auf, ihre Hausaufgaben rechtzeitig abzugeben.
The teacher urges the students to submit their homework on time.
Here, 'fordert' is used to express a demand or necessity imposed by circumstances.
Die Situation fordert von uns, mutige Entscheidungen zu treffen.
The situation requires us to make bold decisions.
In this case, 'fordert' means to demand or insist upon something.