No. 7,036 in German
formal
The German word "formal" means "formal" or "in accordance with rules or etiquette" in English.
In a sentence
Der Brief war sehr formal geschrieben.
The letter was written very formally.
The word 'formal' is used as an adjective describing the style of writing of the letter, indicating a conventional or official manner.
Die Veranstaltung hatte eine formal elegante Atmosphäre.
The event had a formally elegant atmosphere.
Here, 'formal' is used as part of an adverbial phrase, describing the manner of the atmosphere as being disciplined and refined.
Die Übersetzung musste formal richtig sein.
The translation had to be formally correct.
In this sentence, 'formal' modifies the adequacy and correctness of the translation in terms of its adherence to formal rules.
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