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informally

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/ɪnˈfɔːrməli/ · in-for-mal-ly

In a manner that is casual or off the record.

Meanings

adverbinformal

In a manner that is casual or off the record.

ایک ایسے طریقے سے جو غیر رسمی یا غیر سرکاری ہو۔

غیر رسمی طور پر

ghair rasmi tor par

Synonyms

casuallyunofficiallyinformallyبے تکلفی سےغیر سرکاری طور پرآزادانہ طور پر

Antonyms

formallyofficiallyسرکاری طور پرباضابطہ

Common Collocations

  • informally discuss
  • speak informally
  • informally invited

Example Sentences

She spoke informally about her weekend plans.

اس نے اپنے ویک اینڈ کے منصوبوں کے بارے میں غیر رسمی طور پر بات کی۔

Us ne apne weekend ke mansoobon ke bare mein ghair rasmi tor par baat ki.

We can informally meet at the café to talk.

ہم کافے میں غیر رسمی طور پر مل کر بات کر سکتے ہیں۔

Hum café mein ghair rasmi tor par mil kar baat kar sakte hain.

He informally addressed the issue during the meeting.

اس نے اجلاس کے دوران اس مسئلے کو غیر رسمی طور پر بیان کیا۔

Us ne ijtima ke doran is maslay ko ghair rasmi tor par bayan kiya.

Easily Confused With

formally:Formally refers to a structured and official manner, while informally denotes a casual approach.

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'informal' as 'in casual form'.

Picture a group of friends chatting casually at a coffee shop.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "informalis" — unofficial

First known use: 16th century

The term 'informal' derives from Latin roots, related to absence of formality, and evolved in English to describe casual interactions.