No. 1,724 in German
ford
In German, "Ford" is typically a brand name and does not have a standalone meaning as a word.
In a sentence
Ich fordere dich zu einem Wettkampf heraus.
I challenge you to a competition.
The word 'fordere' is derived from 'fordern,' meaning 'to demand' or 'to challenge.' Here, it is used to mean 'to challenge.'
Die Brücke überquert den Ford des Flusses.
The bridge crosses the ford of the river.
The word 'Ford' in this context refers to a shallow place in a river where one can cross.
In der Debatte fordere ich Klarheit und Präzision.
In the debate, I demand clarity and precision.
The word 'fordere,' coming from 'fordern,' signifies a demand or request for something in a formal or emphatic manner.
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