Pormal

formaladjective

Alternative meanings

Following rules, protocol, or an official and serious form. It can refer to language, clothing, events, documents, treatment, or situations.

Pronunciation

POR-mal

Root and affixes

Loanword adapted from formal. Used for something serious, protocol-based, or official in tone.

Variants or conjugations

pormal; formal; official; serious

Related words and expressions

official; serious; document; clothing; meeting; event

Meaning and usage notes

Pormal is used for formal in style, treatment, or presentation. For official as a public official, use opisyal. For serious, seryoso may be more direct.