formal
gb/fˈɔɹməl/ us/fˈɔɹməl/
B1
Engelsk
~ 3500
hivatalos, alkalmi, formális, szabályozott, távolságtartó, udvarias
B1
1
Bruksmønster:
[someone/something] is formal
The dinner was a formal event requiring evening gowns.
A vacsora ünnepélyes esemény volt, amelyhez estélyi ruhát kellett viselni.
He used very formal language in his speech to the board.
Nagyon hivatalos nyelvezetet használt az igazgatótanácsnak tartott beszédében.
Please wear formal attire to the wedding.
Her writing style is too formal for this magazine.
The letter was written in a formal tone.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
This is a formal dinner.
Ez egy hivatalos vacsora.
He wears a formal suit.
Alkalmi öltönyt visel.
We have a formal meeting today.
She speaks in a formal way.
This is a formal letter.
Vanlig feil:
Learners often confuse 'formal' with 'official'. 'Formal' refers to style or manner, while 'official' means authorized by an authority.
Betydning
serious and official in style
Ordkombinasjoner
formal dress
|formal meeting
|formal education
|formal language
|formal invitation
Synonymer
official (Emphasizes being recognized by authority rather than just serious style.)
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ceremonial (Focuses on being related to a ceremony or ritual.)
Antonymer
casual (Describes a relaxed style or manner rather than serious and official.)
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informal (Opposite in tone, style, or setting; relaxed and not following strict rules.)
Temaer
communication
|manners
|culture
|business
|core_vocabulary
Definisjon
Serious and correct in the way that is usual for important situations.
Following accepted rules, customs, or conventions, especially in a serious or official way.
B2
2
Bruksmønster:
[something] is formal
All employees must complete a formal training program.
Minden alkalmazottnak el kell végeznie egy hivatalos képzési programot.
They signed a formal agreement before starting the project.
A projekt megkezdése előtt hivatalos megállapodást írtak alá.
The complaint must be made through the formal procedure.
She received no formal education in art, but she's very talented.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
We have formal training at work.
A munkahelyünkön hivatalos képzésen veszünk részt.
He made a formal complaint.
Hivatalos panaszt tett.
They follow a formal procedure.
She has no formal education in music.
Betydning
structured and methodical
Ordkombinasjoner
formal training
|formal agreement
|formal procedure
|formal complaint
Synonymer
structured (Emphasizes having a clear and planned arrangement.)
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systematic (Highlights being done step-by-step according to a system.)
Antonymer
informal (Done without a fixed plan or structure.)
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casual (Not following established structure or procedure.)
Temaer
education
|process
|organization
|work
|core_vocabulary
Definisjon
Planned and done in an organized way with rules.
Done according to a set structure, method, or rules.
B1
3
Bruksmønster:
[someone] is formal with [someone]
He was very formal with his new boss.
Nagyon formális volt az új főnökével.
She gave me a formal handshake when we met.
Amikor találkoztunk, udvariasan, de távolságtartóan kezet fogott velem.
Their relationship remained strictly formal despite working together for years.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
He is formal with his teacher.
A tanárával szemben formálisan viselkedik.
She gave me a formal greeting.
Formálisan üdvözölt.
We are formal with new people.
Betydning
polite and respectful behavior
Ordkombinasjoner
formal greeting
|formal introduction
Synonymer
polite (General term for showing good manners; less tied to ceremony.)
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respectful (Focuses on showing deference or regard.)
Antonymer
rude (Lacking politeness or respect.)
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familiar (Too casual or friendly for the situation.)
Temaer
manners
|social
|relationships
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definisjon
Polite and careful in the way you behave with others, especially in important situations.
Behaving in a polite and respectful way that follows accepted social rules.
Grammatikk
Oppslagsform
formal
IPA
GB/fˈɔɹməl/
US/fˈɔɹməl/
Stavelser og trykk
form - al (2 stavelser)
Stress on 1st syllable (form)
Bøyingsformer
Adjective
- Base: formal
Ordfamilie
Uttrykk
formal education
1/fˈɔɹməl ˌɛd͡ʒəkˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
learning in an organized school system
Learning that happens in schools, colleges, or universities with teachers and a set plan.
Eksempler
- Many successful entrepreneurs have little formal education.
- Formal education is often necessary for certain careers.
in formal terms
1/ˈɪn fˈɔɹməl tˈɚmz/
fixed phrase
expressed officially or precisely
Said using exact and official words.
Eksempler
- In formal terms, the agreement is not yet binding.
- The disease is known, in formal terms, as varicella.
formal attire
1/fˈɔɹməl ətˈaɪɚ/
fixed phrase
clothing for official events
Clothes that are suitable for important events like weddings or ceremonies.
Eksempler
- The invitation requests guests to wear formal attire.
- The invitation specifies that formal attire is required.
- He arrived at the gala in full formal attire.
- At this hotel, formal attire is expected in the main dining room.