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wording
The way something is put into words; the chosen expression or the exact wording.
Die Formulierung im Vertrag war so unklar, dass wir einen Anwalt fragen mussten.
The wording in the contract was so unclear that we had to ask a lawyer.
formulation
The process or act of putting thoughts, ideas, or a matter into words.
Er ist sehr gut in der spontanen Formulierung von Argumenten.
He is very good at spontaneously formulating arguments.
'Die Formulierung' (the formulation/wording) is the nominalization of the verb 'formulieren' (to formulate). The ending '-ung' indicates that it is a noun. It can refer both to the process of formulating and to the result, meaning the specific text.
Die Formulierung eines offiziellen Briefes ist nicht immer einfach.
Formulating an official letter is not always easy.
When referring to the specific wording, 'Formulierung' is often combined with adjectives such as 'klar' (clear), 'unklar' (unclear), 'präzise' (precise), 'unglücklich' (unfortunate), or 'treffend' (apt). Common verbs are 'eine Formulierung wählen' (to choose a wording), 'finden' (to find), or 'ändern' (to change).
Er hat für seine Entschuldigung eine sehr treffende Formulierung gefunden.
He found a very apt wording for his apology.
When the process of formulating is meant, the word often appears with the prepositions 'bei' (with/in) or 'in' (in). For example, you can need 'Hilfe bei der Formulierung' (help with the formulation) or be 'gut in der Formulierung von Texten' (good at formulating texts).
Ich brauche bitte Ihre Hilfe bei der Formulierung der E-Mail.
I would like your help with formulating the email, please.
expression / printout
„Ausdruck“ and „Formulierung“ can both refer to the way something is expressed linguistically. „Ausdruck“ often refers to a single word or phrase, whereas „Formulierung“ can also refer to the exact wording of an entire sentence or thought. „Ausdruck“ is more suitable for a single linguistic element, while „Formulierung“ is more suitable for the wording as a whole.
Die Formulierung des ganzen Satzes klingt in der E-Mail besonders höflich.
The wording of the entire sentence sounds especially polite in the email.
Den Ausdruck „gute Reise“ kann man auch in einer E-Mail verwenden.
You can also use the expression „gute Reise“ in an email.
