No. 307 in German
fordert
"Fordert" means "demands" or "calls for."
In a sentence
Der Lehrer fordert die Schüler auf, ihre Hausaufgaben rechtzeitig abzugeben.
The teacher urges the students to submit their homework on time.
In this sentence, 'fordert' is used in the sense of urging or requesting with emphasis.
Die Situation fordert von uns, mutige Entscheidungen zu treffen.
The situation requires us to make bold decisions.
Here, 'fordert' is used to express a demand or necessity imposed by circumstances.
Die Aktivistin fordert einen höheren Mindestlohn für Arbeiter.
The activist demands a higher minimum wage for workers.
In this case, 'fordert' means to demand or insist upon something.
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