formality

fɔrˈmælɪti
formalities
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Translation of formality into German

Noun

1.

procedure

action done as a matter of form
  • Signing the document was just a formality.Das Unterzeichnen des Dokuments war nur eine Formsache.
2.

manners

state of being formal or conventional
Förmlichkeit Konventionalität
  • The formality of the event required formal attire.Die Förmlichkeit der Veranstaltung erforderte formelle Kleidung.
3.

etiquette

strict observance of form or ceremony
  • The ceremony was conducted with great formality.Die Zeremonie wurde mit großer Förmlichkeit durchgeführt.
4.

legal

specific requirement for legal status or transaction
  • Completing the paperwork is a formality for the visa.Das Ausfüllen der Unterlagen ist eine Formsache für das Visum.
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Expressions with formality: examples in English and translations in German

Formalität
reine Formsache
The interview was just a formality.
pro forma
The apology was given as a formality.
Das ist nur eine Formsache
Just show your ID at reception; it's a mere formality.
reine Formsache
bloße Formalität
The interview was just a mere formality.
Formsache
reine Formalität
The interview was nothing but a formality.
formell
offiziell
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
dieFormalitätnf.

Just so you understand, it's more of a formality.

Nur damit du es verstehst, es ist eher eine Formalität.

Formsachen.

For citizens, registration at the local office is merely a bureaucratic formality.

Für Bürger ist die Anmeldung beim Amt meist nur eine reine Formsache.

dieFörmlichkeitnf.

The invitation was laced with formality, making the event seem very exclusive.

Die Einladung war von Förmlichkeit durchdrungen, wodurch der Anlass sehr exklusiv wirkte.

dieFormalienf.

If he's speaking in person, that's more than a formality.

Wenn er persönlich redet, ist das mehr als eine Formalie.

dieÄußerlichkeitnf.

And love is no formality, but a stirring of the heart, which needs to be visible to no man.

Und die Liebe ist keine Äußerlichkeit, sondern eine Herzensregung, die keinem Menschen ersichtlich zu sein braucht.

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Other translations for formality:

  • Formalismusnm.
  • Formvorschriftn.
  • Steifheitn.

formality: Examples and translations in context

Weird that such a formality is bringing tears to my eyes.

Merkwürdig, dass so eine Formalität Tränen in meine Augen bringt.

The casualisation of fashion trends reflects a growing preference for comfort over formality.

Die Casualisierung der Modetrends spiegelt eine wachsende Vorliebe für Komfort über Formalität wider.

Adding a name suffix can elevate the formality of a person's title.

Das Hinzufügen eines Namenszusatzes kann die Formalität eines Titels erhöhen.

Royal assent serves as a formality that finalizes the legislative journey.

Die königliche Zustimmung dient als Formalität, die die legislativen Vorgang abschließt.

The meeting is, for all intents and purposes, a formality at this stage.

Das Treffen ist in diesem Stadium im Grunde genommen eine Formalität.

When we won the elections, it was a formality.

Als wir die Wahl gewannen, war es eine Formalität.

With us, the examination will only be a final formality.

Mit uns wird die Prüfung nur die letzte Formalität sein.

Arguments and objections are mediated by legitimate physical hierarchy and shameless formality.

Argumente und Einsprüche werden durch gesetzmäßige physische Hierarchie und schamlose Formalität aufgehoben.

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just a formalitymere formalityas a formality
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