informal

• Bezeichnet Sprache, Verhalten oder Kleidung, die locker, ungezwungen oder für den Alltag und den Umgang mit Bekannten geeignet ist, nicht für formelle Anlässe. Auch für eine nicht offizielle oder nicht amtliche Art und Weise.

Describes language, behavior, or dress that is relaxed, casual, or suitable for everyday conversation rather than formal occasions.

1. Not formal or officialB1formal

   Relaxed, casual, or unofficial in style, manner, or language.

   Informell

   • The dress code for the party is informal.
   • They had an informal meeting over coffee.
   • His speech was too informal for a business conference.

   Synonymecasualcolloquialeasygoingfamiliarlaid-backrelaxedunceremoniousunofficial

   Antonymeceremoniousformalofficial

2. Everyday languageB1formal

   Language used in ordinary conversation rather than in formal writing or speeches.

   Umgangssprachlich

   • The word 'gonna' is an informal contraction of 'going to'.
   • Informal expressions like 'cool' are common among friends.
   • The teacher advised against using informal language in the essay.

   Synonymecasualcolloquialconversationaleverydayfamiliarrelaxedunofficialvernacular

   Antonymebookishceremoniousformalliteraryofficial