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A document with preprinted fields and questions that is used to collect information in a structured way. You have to fill it out.
Bitte füllen Sie dieses Formular vollständig aus und unterschreiben Sie es.
Please fill out this form completely and sign it.
The word `Formular` (form) is related to the verb `formulieren` (to formulate). A form helps formulate information in a fixed form and structure.
Bitte formulieren Sie Ihre Anfrage schriftlich mit diesem Formular.
Please formulate your request in writing using this form.
A form is almost always used with certain verbs. The most important ones are: `ausfüllen` (to fill out), `unterschreiben` (to sign), and `einreichen` (to submit) or `abgeben` (to hand in).
Sie müssen das Formular online ausfüllen und digital einreichen.
You have to fill out the form online and submit it digitally.
Forms are typical in bureaucratic situations. You often find them at public offices, authorities, banks, or when registering for a service.
Für den neuen Reisepass brauche ich ein spezielles Formular vom Bürgeramt.
For the new passport, I need a special form from the citizens' office.
application / proposal
'der Antrag' and 'das Formular' often occur together, but they are not the same thing. An 'Antrag' is the formal request, for example for money, permission, or support. A 'Formular' is the document with fields that you fill out. You can use a form to submit an application, but the form itself is only the format or the paper. Learners confuse the words because people often say: 'Ich muss den Antrag ausfüllen' (I have to fill out the application). Strictly speaking, you usually fill out a form and use it to submit the application.
Der Mitarbeiter zeigt mir, welche Felder im Formular noch fehlen.
The employee shows me which fields are still missing on the form.
Am Morgen hat Herr Schneider den Antrag auf einen neuen Ausweis abgegeben.
In the morning, Mr. Schneider submitted the application for a new ID card.