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formal in Tagalog

maanyo

UK/ˈfɔːməl//ˈfɔɹməl/

formal in Tagalog: maanyo. In English, formal means in accordance with established forms.

Tagalog words for formal

being in accord with established forms
maanyo
official
maanyo

English meaning of formal

  1. adjective In accordance with established forms.
  2. adjective Official.
  3. adjective Relating to the form or structure of something.
  4. adjective Relating to formation.

Full definition of formal

formal in a sentence

  • She spoke formal English, without any dialect.
  • I'd like to make a formal complaint.
  • Formal linguistics ignores the vocabulary of languages and focuses solely on their grammar.

formal in other languages

Questions about formal in Tagalog

What is the meaning of formal in Tagalog?
Formal in Tagalog is maanyo.
Ano ang formal sa Tagalog?
Formal: maanyo.
What does formal mean in English?
Formal means in accordance with established forms.

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