informell
Translation
informal, casual
Examples
Wir hatten ein informelles Treffen.
We had an informal meeting.
Seine Kleidung war sehr informell.
His clothing was very informal.
Grammar Patterns
((as an adjective)) informal ein informelles Abendessen
Similar Words
Synonyms: locker, zwanglos (casual); Antonyms: formell (formal), offiziell (official)
Etymology
From Latin 'in-' (not) + 'formalis' (formal). It's a direct cognate with the English word 'informal'.
Memory Tips
Think 'in-formal' meaning 'not formal'. Its similarity to English makes it very easy to remember.