This is the 1221st most frequent German word.
reform
"Reform" in German means the improvement or amendment of what is wrong, corrupt, or unsatisfactory.
Here, 'Reform' is used as a noun referring to a significant improvement or change in policies.
Die Regierung plant eine umfassende Reform des Gesundheitssystems.
The government is planning a comprehensive reform of the healthcare system.
In this sentence, 'Reformen' is the plural form of the noun, indicating multiple changes aimed at improvement.
Die sozialen Reformen haben das Leben vieler Menschen verbessert.
The social reforms have improved the lives of many people.
Here, 'reformieren' is used as a verb, highlighting the act of improving or changing something.