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formal in German

formal in German is formell, formal, offiziell — formal means following official or established rules and conventions.

formal in German

formell
adj
In accordance with established forms.
formal
adj
In accordance with established forms.
formell
adj
Official.
offiziell
adj
Official.
förmlich
adj
Official.
Form-
adj
Relating to the form or structure of something.
formal
adj
Relating to the form or structure of something.
formell
adj
Ceremonial or traditional.
förmlich
adj
Ceremonial or traditional.
formal
adj
(mathematics, philosophy) Relating to mere manipulation and construction of strings of symbols, without regard to their meaning.
Form-
adj
(mathematics, philosophy) Relating to mere manipulation and construction of strings of symbols, without regard to their meaning.

What does "formal" mean?

  1. adj Following official or established rules and conventions.
    "The company sent a formal letter announcing the merger."
  2. adj Following strict, precise rules or methods, as in logic or science.
    "The proof relies on a formal system of mathematical logic."
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formal in a sentence

  • The company sent a formal letter announcing the merger.
  • They had a formal dinner to celebrate the anniversary.
  • The proof relies on a formal system of mathematical logic.

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What is "formal" in German?

"formal" in German is formell, formal, offiziell. formal means: Following official or established rules and conventions.

How do you use "formal" in a sentence?

Example: "The company sent a formal letter announcing the merger." In German, "formal" is formell, formal, offiziell.

Are there other ways to say "formal" in German?

Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "formal": formell, formal, offiziell, förmlich, Form-.

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