formal
Translation
formal
Examples
Das war ein formales Treffen.
That was a formal meeting.
Aus formalen Gründen wurde der Antrag abgelehnt.
The application was rejected for formal reasons.
Grammar Patterns
((adjective)) + ((noun)) formal ... Please send a formal request.
Similar Words
Synonyms: förmlich, offiziell; Antonyms: informell, locker, zwanglos
Etymology
From Latin 'formalis' (relating to form), from 'forma' (form, shape). It's a cognate in many languages.
Memory Tips
It's almost identical to the English word 'formal'. It relates to the 'form' or structure of something, rather than its content.