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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
Both words can occur in an administrative matter, but they do not refer to the same thing. An Antrag is the formal request for a decision or approval, while a Formular is only the document with fields into which you enter the required information. You submit an Antrag and often fill out a Formular for it.
Das Formular für den Wohngeldantrag habe ich gestern vollständig ausgefüllt.
I filled out the form for the housing benefit application completely yesterday.
Den Antrag auf Wohngeld habe ich gestern bei der Stadt eingereicht.
I submitted my application for housing benefit to the city yesterday.
