noun
form, shape
B1
Form primarily means form (structure, format) or shape (physical outline). It can also refer to a form as a document or manner. Noun: die Form. Plural: die Formen. Regular declension; no irregular plural. Common phrases use the preposition in (e.g., in Form sein).
Examples
Bitte füllen Sie dieses Formular aus; das ist das offizielle Formblatt.
Please fill out this form; this is the official document.
Diese Schuhe haben eine schöne Form.
These shoes have a nice shape.
Der Kursleiter erklärte, dass die Anmeldung in schriftlicher Form erfolgen würde, bevor die Teilnehmenden zahlen konnten.
The course instructor explained that the registration would have to be submitted in written form before the participants could pay.
Details
Mnemonics
Picture a paper document titled 'Form' (a form you fill out) and a silhouette showing shape.
same as English 'form' — that similarity helps recall.
Although 'form' looks neutral, remember the -m here is an exception — memorize: 'die Form' (feminine).
Notes
Form can refer to a document to fill in (a form) or to physical shape. Context determines translation.