die Formulierung
Translation
formulation, wording, phrasing
Examples
Die Formulierung im Vertrag ist eindeutig.
The wording in the contract is clear.
Er wählte eine vorsichtige Formulierung.
He chose a cautious phrasing.
Diese Formulierung ist missverständlich.
This phrasing is ambiguous.
Grammar Patterns
the wording ((in sth.)) the wording in sth. The wording in the law is complicated.
to choose a ((adjective)) phrasing to choose a ... phrasing He chose a diplomatic phrasing.
Similar Words
Ausdruck (expression), Wortlaut (wording), Redewendung (phrase)
Etymology
The noun form of the verb 'formulieren' (to formulate), created with the common noun-forming suffix '-ung'.
Memory Tips
The '-ung' suffix turns the action of 'formulieren' (formulating) into the result: 'the formulation/wording'. This is similar to '-ing' or '-tion' in English.