Formeel
Example: In formele situaties is het belangrijk om beleefd te zijn.
Definition
"Formeel" describes something that follows established rules, customs, or conventions, often related to official or serious occasions. In contexts like 'In formele situaties is het belangrijk om beleefd te zijn,' it means behaving politely and appropriately according to social norms.
Etymology
The word "formeel" comes from the Latin 'formalis,' meaning 'pertaining to form.' It entered Dutch through French 'formel,' reflecting ideas about structure and rules. Did you know? The word originally related to shapes and formalities before broadening to manners and official contexts.
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"Formeel" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B2) - set 5", containing 111 commonly used words.
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