Porma

form / shapeverb / noun

Alternative meanings

form
shape
mold
figure
structure
formation

Pronunciation

POR-mah

Root and affixes

Adapted loanword from Spanish “forma”. It can refer to the form or figure of something, and also to forming, molding, or shaping.

Variants or conjugations

pagporma = formation
miporma = formed / was formed
naporma = became formed
pormahon = to form or shape something
himo = make or create
tukod = found or establish

Related words and expressions

himo = make or create
gama = produce or manufacture ukod = build or establish
plano = plan
lahi = different

Meaning and usage notes

Use “porma” when form means to shape, mold, or take form. For form in the sense of create/make, “himo” may fit; for forming/founding an organization, “tukod” may be better.