formality

fɔrˈmælɪti
formalities
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Translation of formality into Russian

Noun

1.

procedure

action done as a matter of form
  • Signing the document was just a formality.Подписание документа было просто формальностью.
2.

manners

state of being formal or conventional
  • The formality of the event required formal attire.Официальность мероприятия требовала официальной одежды.
3.

etiquette

strict observance of form or ceremony
  • The ceremony was conducted with great formality.Церемония была проведена с большой формальностью.
4.

legal

specific requirement for legal status or transaction
формальность fюридическая формальность fнеобходимая формальность
  • Completing the paperwork is a formality for the visa.Заполнение документов - это формальность для получения визы.
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Expressions with formality: examples in English and translations in Russian

просто формальность
пустая формальность
The interview was just a formality.
для проформы
The apology was given as a formality.
это чистая формальность
Just show your ID at reception; it's a mere formality.
формальность
The interview was just a mere formality.
чистая формальность
простая формальность
The interview was nothing but a formality.
с должным соблюдением формальностей
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
формальностьnf. - formal'nost'

She appreciated the formality of the traditional greeting used in that community.

Ей нравилась формальность традиционного приветствия, принятого в том сообществе.

His letter retained a formality that spoke of his upbringing and manners.

Его письмо сохраняло формальность, которая говорила о его воспитании и манерах.

официальностьn. - ofitsial'nost'

Full transparency and formality of our activity makes us different from other companies.

Именно это, а также полная прозрачность и официальность нашей деятельности отличает нас от других компаний.

The celebration had a touch of formality, despite being a family gathering.

Праздник имеет оттенок официальности, несмотря на то что это семейный сбор.

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Other translations for formality:

  • формальный характерnm.
  • формализмnm.
  • процедураnf.

formality: Examples and translations in context

Engaging in formality can sometimes create barriers to open communication.

Формальности во взаимодействии иногда могут создавать барьеры для открытого общения.

Even during fun activities, her stilted behavior created an atmosphere of formality.

Даже во время веселых мероприятий её чопорное поведение создавало атмосферу формальности.

Once he had the judges in his pocket, the trial became a mere formality.

Как только он держал судей в руках, процесс стал простой формальностью.

His decision to forgo formality made the meeting feel more relaxed and inviting.

Его решение обойтись без формальностей сделало встречу более расслабленной и гостеприимной.

Some individuals choose not to use a courtesy title, valuing simplicity over formality.

Некоторые люди предпочитают не использовать титул вежливости, ценя простоту выше формальности.

Every detail of the celebration exhibited a degree of formality that impressed the guests.

Каждая деталь празднования показывала степень формальности, которая впечатлила гостей.

I'll reprieve you from the meeting; it's just a formality anyway.

Я освобожу вас от участия в собрании; это все равно просто формальность.

His approach lacked the formality needed for such an important business presentation.

В его подходе не хватало формальности, необходимой для такой важной деловой презентации.

See also:

mere formalityjust a formalityas a formality
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