noun

das Formular, -e

form

Ein Blatt Papier oder ein digitales Dokument mit vorgegebenen Feldern, in die man Informationen einträgt.

Definition & meaning

Formular is a standardized document or electronic interface with spaces that must be completed with specific information. It is used to collect data in an organized way.

Typical meanings include:

Printed or digital form
A document containing fields to be filled in, for example for personal details, registration, or an application.
- Bitte füllen Sie das Formular aus. — “Please fill out the form.”
Official application form
A form used when applying for something or submitting an official request.
- Antragsformular — application form
- Online-Formular — online form

The plural is Formulare.

Grammar & word origin

Gender: neuter
Article: das Formular
Plural: die Formulare
Declension:
- nominative: das Formular
- genitive: des Formulars
- dative: dem Formular
- accusative: das Formular

The word comes from Latin formulare, meaning “to shape” or “to form,” and is related to Form . In German, it refers specifically to a document with a predefined structure.

The compound Antragsformular consists of Antrag (“application” or “request”) and Formular .

Synonyms & antonyms

Synonyms

Vordruck : a preprinted form, often used for official or administrative purposes. It emphasizes that the document has already been prepared for completion.
Formblatt : an official or standardized sheet used to record information. It is somewhat more formal and administrative than Formular.
Antragsformular : specifically a form used to submit an application or request.
Erfassungsbogen : a data-collection sheet, often used for surveys, registrations, or administrative records.

There is no exact general antonym for Formular. Depending on the context, Freitext (“free text”) or formlos (“without a prescribed form”) can express the opposite idea: information provided without predefined fields or a fixed format.