German word

formulieren

Pronunciation

IPA/fɔʁmuˈliːʁən/

Meaning

  • verbexpress

Example

Er formulierte seine Meinung deutlich.

He expressed his opinion clearly.

Illustration for formulieren (express)

More examples

Versuche, die Idee in einem Satz zu formulieren.

Try to formulate the idea in one sentence.

Core concept

A thought is shaped into clear, deliberate words for speaking or writing.

Common phrases

  • einen Satz formulieren

    formulate a sentence

  • eine Antwort formulieren

    formulate an answer

  • eine Idee formulieren

    express an idea

Similar words

sagen: To state something aloud or in writing.
ausdrücken: To express thoughts or feelings through words or behavior.
erklären: To clarify the meaning or reason behind something.
mitteilen: To communicate news or information to another person.

Definition in German

Etwas in eine klare sprachliche Form bringen, besonders schriftlich oder sorgfältig mündlich ausdrücken.

Word origin

German formulieren comes through French formuler from Latin formula, meaning a prescribed or established form.

Usage tips

  • Formulieren commonly takes a direct object, as in eine Meinung formulieren, while English formulate often also means devise or develop a plan.

Other meanings

  • stateverb
  • formulateverb

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