formulieren
Translation
to formulate, to phrase, to express
Examples
Bitte formulieren Sie Ihre Frage klar.
Please formulate your question clearly.
Er formulierte seine Gedanken in einem Brief.
He formulated his thoughts in a letter.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to formulate sth. Please formulate your question clearly.
Similar Words
Synonyms: ausdrücken, äußern, in Worte fassen
Etymology
From Latin 'formula' (a little form, rule), related to German 'Form' (form, shape).
Memory Tips
Think of putting your thoughts into a specific 'form' of words.