Noun
die Formel
Pronunciation: /ˈfɔʁml̩/
formula (in mathematics or chemistry)
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plural Formeln
Meanings
Noun
- formula (in mathematics or chemistry)
Example sentence
Mathematik ist nicht das bloße Auswendiglernen von Formeln.
Mathematics is not just the memorization of formulas.
Word forms
singular
die Formel
plural
die Formeln
The four cases
Singular
Nominativedie Formel
Accusativedie Formel
Dativeder Formel
Genitiveder Formel
Plural
Nominativedie Formeln
Accusativedie Formeln
Dativeden Formeln
Genitiveder Formeln
Usage
- eine Formel anwenden — This means use a formula in a calculation.
- Formel → Formeln — The plural adds -n, not an extra syllable -en.
Mit dieser Formel berechnen wir die Fläche des Kreises.
We use this formula to calculate the area of the circle.