English–German
“formal” in German
How to say “formal” in German
“Formal” in German is formal.
A neat administrative frame around an action, with prescribed presentation outweighing personal involvement.
Example sentences with formal
Bei offiziellen Anlässen bleibt die Sprache oft formal.
On official occasions, the language often remains formal.
Tips for using formal
- German formal often concerns form or procedure, while formell more commonly describes socially prescribed or courteous conduct, although the meanings can overlap.
Other German words for “formal”
Die Einladung war formeller als erwartet.
The invitation was more formal than expected.
Seine Rede klang förmlicher als sonst.
His speech sounded more formal than usual.