# formal

formal is a German adjective meaning “formal”. Forms: formaler, am formalsten.

## Forms

- Comparative: formaler
- Superlative: am formalsten

## In other languages

- Русский: формальный

## Meanings

1. formal

## Examples

- Ihr Hemd ist für diesen Anlaß etwas zu formal. — Your shirt is a bit too formal for this occasion.
- Formal hast du recht. Aber du musst auch die besonderen Umstände hier berücksichtigen. — Technically, you're right. However, you must also consider the unusual circumstances that pertain here.

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