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formality in Dutch

formality in Dutch is formaliteit — formality means a required official procedure, often just a routine step.

formality in Dutch

formaliteit
noun

What does "formality" mean?

  1. noun A required official procedure, often just a routine step.
    "Showing your ticket at the gate is a simple formality before you board."
  2. noun The quality of being formal or proper in manner.
    "He addressed the judge with great formality, bowing slightly before he spoke."
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formality in a sentence

  • Showing your ticket at the gate is a simple formality before you board.
  • Signing the paperwork is just a formality at this point.
  • He addressed the judge with great formality, bowing slightly before he spoke.
  • The formality of the dinner made the young guests nervous about using the wrong fork.

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What is "formality" in Dutch?
"formality" in Dutch is formaliteit. formality means: A required official procedure, often just a routine step.
How do you use "formality" in a sentence?
Example: "Showing your ticket at the gate is a simple formality before you board." In Dutch, "formality" is formaliteit.
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