| informeel | formeel |
|---|---|
| get | obtain, receive |
| ask for | request |
| find out | discover, ascertain |
| help | assist |
| need | require |
| start | commence |
| end | terminate, conclude |
| enough | sufficient |
| buy | purchase |
| but | however |
| so | therefore, consequently |
| a lot of | a considerable amount of, numerous |
Formeel schrijven vermijdt afkortingen (don't → do not), gebruikt vaker de passief en onpersoonlijke constructies: It is recommended that…, It should be noted that…
Brieven: Dear Sir or Madam, … Yours faithfully (naam onbekend) / Dear Ms Smith, … Yours sincerely (naam bekend).