English–German
“wording” in German
Pronunciation
IPA/fɔɐ̯muˈliːʁʊŋ/
Example
Die Formulierung dieses Satzes ist unklar.
The wording of this sentence is unclear.
How to say “wording” in German
“Wording” in German is Formulierung.
A message shaped into a specific phrase, whether that phrase sounds clear, tactful, formal, or awkward.
Example sentences with Formulierung
In mündlichen Gesprächen benutze ich oft eine umgangssprachliche Formulierung.
In spoken exchanges, I often use colloquial phrasing.
Tips for using Formulierung
- The common pattern eine Formulierung finden means to find a way to phrase something, rather than to discover a single required translation.
Other German words for “wording”
Der genaue Wortlaut steht im Vertrag.
The exact wording is stated in the contract.