No. 1,221 in German
reform
"Reform" in German means the improvement or amendment of what is wrong, corrupt, or unsatisfactory.
In a sentence
Die Regierung plant eine umfassende Reform des Gesundheitssystems.
The government is planning a comprehensive reform of the healthcare system.
Here, 'Reform' is used as a noun referring to a significant improvement or change in policies.
Die sozialen Reformen haben das Leben vieler Menschen verbessert.
The social reforms have improved the lives of many people.
In this sentence, 'Reformen' is the plural form of the noun, indicating multiple changes aimed at improvement.
Es ist notwendig, die Arbeitsweisen zu reformieren, um effizienter zu werden.
It is necessary to reform the ways of working to become more efficient.
Here, 'reformieren' is used as a verb, highlighting the act of improving or changing something.
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