Pormalan (en. Formal)

/pɔrˈmalan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

adjective

Refers to a situation or context that requires proper and appropriate behavior or statement.

The wedding is a formal occasion where guests are welcomed with dignity.

Ang kasalan ay isang pormalan na pagkakataon kung saan sinasalubong ang mga bisita nang may dignidad.

Pertaining to matters that are in accordance with established standards or rules.

The documents must be written in a formal manner to be acceptable.

Ang mga dokumento ay kinakailangang maisulat sa isang pormalan na paraan upang maging katanggap-tanggap.

from the word 'formal'

formal occasion

an event that requires a formal style or behavior

pormalan na okasyon

formal

the state or manner of being formal.

pormal

occasion

a specific instance or event.

okasyon

serious talk

Oh no, it seems like our topic is serious today, like we're in a meeting.

Naku, mukhang pormalan ang topic natin ngayon, parang nasa meeting tayo.

formal occasions

I'm not used to formal events, I prefer chill parties.

Hindi ako sanay sa pormalan, mas gusto ko yung chill na mga party.

heavy discussion

We need to stop the serious talk, this discussion is getting too heavy.

Kailangan itigil ang pormalan, masyado nang mabigat ang usapan na ito.

not casual conversation

The people here seem like they're in a formal setting, not much laughter.

Yung mga tao dito parang nasa pormalan, walang masyadong tawa.