This is the 2248th most frequent German word.
formen
"Formen" means "to shape" or "to form" in English.
Used as a verb in a metaphorical sense to indicate influencing one's circumstances.
Er versucht, seine Zukunft selbst zu formen.
He tries to shape his own future.
Used as a noun meaning different types or categories.
Es gibt verschiedene Formen von Kommunikation.
There are different forms of communication.
Used as a verb meaning to shape or mold something physically.