formality

fɔrˈmælɪti
formalities
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Translation of formality from English into Dutch

Noun

1.

procedure

action done as a matter of form
  • Signing the document was just a formality.Het ondertekenen van het document was slechts een formaliteit.
2.

manners

state of being formal or conventional
formaliteit fvormelijkheid
  • The formality of the event required formal attire.De formaliteit van het evenement vereiste formele kleding.
3.

etiquette

strict observance of form or ceremony
formaliteit fplechtigheid f
  • The ceremony was conducted with great formality.De ceremonie werd met grote formaliteit uitgevoerd.
4.

legal

specific requirement for legal status or transaction
  • Completing the paperwork is a formality for the visa.Het invullen van de papieren is een formaliteit voor het visum.
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Expressions with formality: examples in English and translations in Dutch

slechts een formaliteit
puur een formaliteit
The interview was just a formality.
voor de vorm
The apology was given as a formality.
het is een formaliteit
Just show your ID at reception; it's a mere formality.
formaliteit
The interview was just a mere formality.
puur een formaliteit
louter een formaliteit
The interview was nothing but a formality.
met alle vereiste formaliteiten
volgens alle regels
The contract was signed with all due formality.

Synonyms and analogies of formality in English

Examples of formality in a sentence

  • Paying the fee is just a formality.
  • The ceremony's formality made everyone speak carefully.
  • We dropped the formality and used first names.
  • He followed the formality of shaking hands before the meeting.
  • The dinner was marked by an air of formality.
  • The signature was just a formality in the process.

Translations of "formality" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
formaliteitnf.

The meeting started with a brief formality before the main discussion.

De vergadering begon met een korte formaliteit voordat het echte gesprek startte.

The speech was delivered entirely in standard language to maintain formality.

De toespraak werd volledig in standaardtaal gehouden om de formaliteit te bewaren.

plechtigheidnf.

The retirement speech was delivered with all due formality and honor.

De afscheidsrede werd uitgesproken met alle gepaste plechtigheid en eerbetoon.

They appreciated the formality of the ancient rituals during the festival.

Ze waardeerden de plechtigheid van de eeuwenoude rituelen tijdens het festival.

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Other translations for formality:

  • hamerstukn.
  • formeel

formality: Examples and translations in context

They completed the paperwork as a formality to finalize the deal.

Ze werkten de papieren af als formaliteit om de deal rond te maken.

The oath of office is a critical legal formality for all public officers.

De eed van ambt is een essentiële juridische formaliteit voor alle ambtsdragers.

The official announcement is just a formality; everyone knows the result already.

De officiële aankondiging is louter een formaliteit; iedereen kent de uitslag al.

The final test drive is just a formality before handing over the keys.

De laatste proefrit is pure formaliteit voordat we de sleutels overhandigen.

The certification was nothing but a formality to comply with industry standards.

De certificering was hoofdzakelijk een formaliteit om aan de industrienormen te voldoen.

This verification step is just a formality imposed by the regulations.

Deze verificatiestap is pure formaliteit, opgelegd door de regelgeving.

The council vote is just a formality, since all parties agreed earlier.

De raadsstemming is pure formaliteit, aangezien alle partijen eerder al instemden.

The board vote is just a formality; everyone already supports the plan.

De stemming van het bestuur is louter een formaliteit; iedereen steunt het plan al.

See also:

just a formalitymere formalityas a formality
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