formation

fɔːˈmeɪʃən
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Noun

1.

creation

the action of forming or process of being formed
  • The formation of ice occurs below zero degrees Celsius..Die Bildung von Eis erfolgt unter null Grad Celsius
2.

result

something that is formed
  • The formation of the cake was perfect.Das Gebilde des Kuchens war perfekt.
3.

arrangement

manner in which something is arranged
  • The formation of the chairs was circular.Die Anordnung der Stühle war kreisförmig.
4.

military

TECH.
grouping of military units under a command
TECH.
  • The formation moved towards the enemy lines.Die Formation bewegte sich auf die feindlichen Linien zu.
5.

sports

TECH.
arrangement of players for certain plays
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  • The team practiced their defensive formation.Die Mannschaft übte ihre defensive Formation.
6.

geology

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layer of rock of common origin
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Formation fGesteinsschicht f
  • The geologist studied the rock formation closely.Der Geologe untersuchte die Gesteinsformation genau.
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Expressions with formation: examples in English and translations in German

in Formation fliegen
The geese fly in formation during migration.
Flugformation
The geese flew in a V-shaped flight formation.
in enger Formation
The birds flew in close formation above the lake.
in Formation
in geordneter Formation
The planes flew in formation across the sky.
Reform
Umgestaltung
The reformation of the education system was necessary.
Wolkenformation
We saw a beautiful cloud formation glowing red at sunset.

Images of formation

  • formation: layer of rock of common origin
    (geology) Formation

Synonyms and analogies of formation in English

Examples of formation in a sentence

  • The formation of the committee took several weeks.
  • A strange cloud formation appeared over the hills.
  • The rock formation attracts many hikers.
  • The dancers stood in a triangle formation.
  • The rocks were arranged in a neat formation.
  • The general ordered the formation to advance.

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

Noun
dieBildungnf.

Many languages feature comparatives, but their formation can vary greatly.

Viele Sprachen haben Komparative, aber ihre Bildung kann stark variieren.

dieFormationnf.

The soldiers will array themselves in formation before the ceremony starts.

Die Soldaten werden sich vor der Zeremonie in Formation aufstellen.

dieEntstehungnf.

Doctors recommend healthy habits to prevent the formation of spider veins.

Ärzte empfehlen gesunde Gewohnheiten, um der Entstehung von Besenreisern vorzubeugen.

dieAusbildungnf.

She continues to work in formation with priests on this point.

Sie arbeitet weiter in der Ausbildung der Priester auf diesem Gebiet.

dieGründungnf.

Each corporation should carefully consider its total authorized shares during initial formation.

Jedes Unternehmen sollte bei der Gründung sorgfältig seine Gesamtanzahl genehmigter Aktien überdenken.

dieGestaltungnf.

Transparency is key in the formation of sound public policy that serves everyone.

Transparenz ist der Schlüssel bei der Gestaltung einer soliden Politik, die allen dient.

dieNeubildungnf.

Eliminates musty smell and prevents the formation of unpleasant odors.

Beseitigt muffigen Geruch und verhindert die Neubildung von unangenehmem Geruch.

dieFormungnf.

A method for preventing or retarding the formation of hydrates.

Verfahren zum Verhindern oder Zurückhalten von der Formung von Hydraten.

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Other translations for formation:

  • Felsformationnf.
  • Herstellungnf.
  • Herausbildungnf.
  • Aufbaunm.
  • Weiterbildungnf.
  • Verbandnm.
  • Gliederungnf.
  • Gesteinsschichtnf.
  • Schließennn.

formation: Examples and translations in context

Daily rinsing with mouthwash can help minimize the formation of tartar.

Tägliches Spülen mit Mundwasser kann die Bildung von Zahnstein reduzieren.

Carbonization leads to the formation of coal over millions of years.

Verkohlung führt über Millionen von Jahren zur Bildung von Kohle.

He explained how wind shear affects the formation of tornadoes in his presentation.

Er erklärte in seiner Präsentation, wie Windscherung die Bildung von Tornados beeinflusst.

Calcium carbonate is an essential compound in the formation of stalactites.

Kalziumkarbonat ist ein wesentlicher Bestandteil bei der Bildung von Stalaktiten.

This was another reason for the formation of a female coalition.

Dies war ein weiterer Grund für die Bildung dieser weiblichen Koalition.

Iron is essential for the formation of hemoglobin and some enzymes.

Eisen ist für die Bildung von Hämoglobin und einiger Enzyme wesentlich.

Toothpaste may contain enzymes that prevent the formation of dental calculus.

Zahncreme kann Enzyme enthalten, die die Bildung von Zahnstein verhindern.

Amniotic fluid helps in the formation of crucial organs of the developing fetus.

Fruchtwasser hilft bei der Bildung wichtiger Organe des sich entwickelnden Fötus.

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