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Formell - translation, pronunciation and examples

formell
[fɔʁˈmɛl]

formal

🇩🇪 German
[fɔʁˈmɛl]
Meaning of formell

official style

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Part of speechadjective
Pronunciation[fɔʁˈmɛl]
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How important is this wordvery often
formal

When to use formell

formal clothes

formelle Kleidung

formal wear

Abendgarderobe

formal dress

formelles Kleid

formal suit

formeller Anzug

formal shirt

formelles Hemd

formell usage examples

🇮🇹Italian🇩🇪German

Zum Treffen brauche ich ein formelles Kleid.

🇮🇹Italian🇩🇪German

Der Brief klingt sehr formell.

Similar words

formell

Means “formal” in the sense of following etiquette and conventions; often suggests a somewhat stiff, ceremonious style.

ordnungsgemäß

Means “properly” or “according to regulations”; it is not about style, but about correct execution.

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formell belongs to the topic "Clothing and Footwear". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

formellformal
Kind-
Hemd-
Rock-
Hose-
Hose-
Jeanshose-

formell synonyms

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What's the difference between formell / ordnungsgemäß

🇩🇪German
formell

Means “formal” in the sense of following etiquette and conventions; often suggests a somewhat stiff, ceremonious style.

B1Often

Bei der Sitzung war der Ton sehr förmlich.

На заседании тон был очень формальным.

🇩🇪German

Means “properly” or “according to regulations”; it is not about style, but about correct execution.

B1Often

Bitte füllen Sie das Formular ordnungsgemäß aus.

Пожалуйста, заполните форму надлежащим образом.

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How to pronounce formell and what this word means

formell translation: formal. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce formell

[fɔʁˈmɛl]

formell translation

formal

formell examples

Zum Treffen brauche ich ein formelles Kleid.

formell transcription

[fɔʁˈmɛl]

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formell meaning: what does it mean?

dem offiziellen Stil entsprechend

formell pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

formell is pronounced as [fɔʁˈmɛl]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

formell definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Zum Treffen brauche ich ein formelles Kleid. Translation: Для встречи мне нужно формальное платье.

Is formell part of Culture and Traditions of Countries vocabulary?

Yes, formell (formal) can be learned in the Culture and Traditions of Countries topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is formell part of In the Office vocabulary?

Yes, formell (formal) can be learned in the In the Office topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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