die Formation
Translation
formation, line-up, structure, geological formation
Examples
Die Vögel flogen in einer V-Formation.
The birds flew in a V-formation.
Die Formation der Felsen ist beeindruckend.
The formation of the rocks is impressive.
Der Trainer änderte die Formation der Mannschaft.
The coach changed the team's formation.
Grammar Patterns
in (a) formation in a formation The soldiers marched in formation.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Anordnung (arrangement), Aufstellung (line-up), Gliederung (structure), Struktur (structure)
Etymology
From Latin 'formatio' (a forming, shaping). Related to the German word 'Form' (shape, form).
Memory Tips
It's almost identical to the English word 'formation'. Think of soldiers or birds forming a specific shape.