formell
formal
English translations
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formal
Word details
- German meaning
- Nach festen Regeln und Konventionen; förmlich.
- English meaning
- formal
- Synonym
- offiziell, förmlich
- German example
- Bei der Preisverleihung war die Kleidung sehr formell.
- English example
- The dress code at the award ceremony was very formal.
- Comparative
- formellerSuperlative: am formellsten
- Opposite of
- formal (official)informell
Related words
- informell
informal
- informell
informally
- informell
Informal
- Smoking
tuxedo
- Zylinder
Top hat
- Kaffeeklatsch
Coffee Klatch
- Klatsch
Gossip
- Abkommen
Agreement
- Konferenz
A conference is a formal meeting of people with a shared interest, typically one that takes place over several days to exchange information or discuss particular issues.
- Debatte
debate
- Plädoyer
Plea
- Schnappschuss
A snapshot is an informal, spontaneous photograph, often without much preparation or staging.
- Bündnis
Alliance
- Kriegserklärung
Declaration of war
- Sakko
jacket
- Schlips
Tie
- Anklage
Indictment
- Unabhängigkeitserklärung
Declaration of Independence
- Kummerbund
Cummerbund
- Beschuldigung
Accusation
- Profession
Profession
- Strafantrag
Criminal complaint
- Unterredung
Conversation
- Abdikation
Abdication
- Alltagssprache
Everyday language
- Ausdrucksweise
Expression, way of speaking
- Glaubensbekenntnis
A creed is a formal statement of the fundamental beliefs of a religion or worldview.
- Friedensvertrag
peace treaty
- Schlipsträger
White-collar worker, suit
- Soldatensprache
Soldier's language is a special, often informal or jargon-like language used by soldiers.
- Statut
Statute
- Sprechsprache
Spoken language
- Willenserklärung
Declaration of intent
- Disputation
Disputation
- Oukie
Oukie is an informal term for a person from South Africa, often used derogatorily to describe someone with conservative views.
- Leutchen
Folks, people
- Vorermittlung
Preliminary investigation
- Zwanglosigkeit
informality
- Konnexion
Connection
- Asylantrag
Asylum application
- Dinner
Dinner
- Ratifizierungsprozess
Ratification process
- Sprachebene
Language level
- Küfa
Kitchen table talks, informal political discussions
- Finnlandisierung
Finlandization
- Vernehmlassungsverfahren
Consultation process
- Vernehmlassung
Consultation
- urgieren
To urge means to request something forcefully or insist on something, often in a formal or official way.
Example sentences with “formell”
Wir müssen einen formellen Brief schreiben. (We have to write a formal letter.)
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between 'formell' and 'förmlich'?
They are mostly synonymous, but 'förmlich' often carries a stronger connotation of stiff or overly official behavior.