noun
reform
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Reform: a feminine noun meaning 'reform' or change to laws, institutions or policies; often used politically. Plural is 'Reformen'. No special prepositions or irregular plural. Declension follows die‑declension (die Reform, die Reformen). Use in contexts: educational, economic or administrative reforms.
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Obwohl viele Experten die Reform unterstützten, blieb die Umsetzung schwierig und benötigte mehr Zeit.
Although many experts supported the reform, the implementation remained difficult and needed more time.
Die Regierung plant eine große Steuerreform.
The government is planning a major tax reform.
Die Regierung plant eine Steuerreform.
The government is planning a tax reform.
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Imagine replacing old bricks in a wall with new ones to represent institutional change.
Think 're-form' — to form again or change the system.
die (feminine) — remember 'die Reform' by thinking many abstract nouns like 'Revolution' are feminine.
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Used for political or institutional changes; often appears in news and public discussions.