Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #2500
Word (Wort)

formell

Translation (Übersetzung) formal
Pronunciation (Aussprache) [fɔʁˈmɛl]
B1
Adjectives
Intermediate
Neutral
Tags (Tags)
adjective clothing behavior language style
Describes something that follows official rules, procedures, or conventions. Often contrasts with 'informell' (informal). Can refer to language, dress, behavior, or situations.

formell - German Adjectives - formell Meaning - formell Translation - formell Adjectives Examples

formell is a German Adjectives

Learn formell meaning, translation, pronunciation, and usage examples. formell is classified as an Adjective in German grammar.

formell Examples (Beispiele) in English

formell examples with English translations. See how to use formell in sentences. formell example sentences in English below.

Die Einladung war sehr formell.
The invitation was very formal.
Describing the style of an invitation
Er spricht immer in formellem Ton.
He always speaks in a formal tone.
Describing speech style
Für das Meeting ist formelle Kleidung erforderlich.
Formal clothing is required for the meeting.
Dress code requirement

formell Word Family - formell Related Words - formell Family Members

formell Word Family (Wortfamilie)

formell word family includes related words, derivatives, and word forms. Learn formell family members with meanings, translations, and usage. Explore formell related words and expand your German vocabulary.

noun form (Substantivierung)
Formalität
Meaning: formality
Example: Die Formalitäten dauerten lange.
Noun
opposite (Gegenteil)
informell
Meaning: informal
Example: Das Treffen war informell geplant.
Adjective

formell Usage - formell Collocations - formell Idioms - formell Synonyms - formell Antonyms

formell Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

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formell Collocations (Kollokationen)

formell collocations are common word combinations that native speakers use. Learn formell word combinations and how to use formell with other words naturally.

formelle Kleidung
formal clothing
High frequency
formelle Sprache
formal language
High frequency
formelle Einladung
formal invitation
Medium frequency
formelle Anrede
formal address/salutation
Medium frequency
formelle Bildung
formal education
Medium frequency
formelle Struktur
formal structure
Medium frequency
formelle Beziehung
formal relationship
Low frequency
formelle Anforderungen
formal requirements
Medium frequency

formell Idioms (Redewendungen)

formell idioms and expressions. Learn German idioms containing formell with meanings and explanations. Master formell expressions used in everyday German.

etwas formell erledigen
to handle something formally/officially
To complete a task following proper procedures and documentation
auf formelle Weise
in a formal manner
Doing something with proper etiquette and protocol
formell korrekt
formally correct
Technically correct according to rules, though possibly not ideal in practice

formell Synonyms (Synonyme)

formell synonyms - words with similar meanings. Find alternative words for formell and expand your German vocabulary. Learn formell similar words and their usage.

offiziell
Meaning: official
High similarity
förmlich
Meaning: ceremonious, formal
High similarity
amtlich
Meaning: official (governmental)
Medium similarity
zeremoniell
Meaning: ceremonial
Medium similarity
protokollarisch
Meaning: protocol-related
Low similarity

formell Antonyms (Antonyme)

formell antonyms - opposite words. Learn words with opposite meanings to formell. Discover formell opposite words and expand your German vocabulary.

informell
Meaning: informal
zwanglos
Meaning: casual, relaxed
ungezwungen
Meaning: unforced, natural
locker
Meaning: loose, relaxed
alltäglich
Meaning: everyday, ordinary

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formell Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

formell semantically related words - words that are conceptually or thematically related to formell. Explore formell related vocabulary and discover words in the same semantic field. Learn formell contextually related words to expand your German vocabulary.

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