formellere

Formellere is the Norwegian adjective form that expresses a higher degree of formality; it is the comparative form of formell, meaning more formal. In Norwegian, comparatives are typically formed either with the suffixed -ere on shorter adjectives or analytically with mer before the adjective. Formellere represents the suffixal path and is used to describe increased formality in a noun phrase or in predicative statements.

In practice, speakers may alternate between the suffix form and the analytic form depending on context, register, and style. The analytic form mer formell is common in longer phrases or in more formal writing, while formellere may appear in conversational or more telegraphic usage and in descriptive passages that favor conciseness. An example sentence is: Denne klesstilen er formellere enn den forrige, meaning the clothing style is more formal than the previous one.

Etymology and cognates: formell is cognate with German formell and English formal, all tracing back to Latin formal-is. The comparative suffix -ere is a productive way to form adjectives in Norwegian, alongside the analytic alternative of using mer formell. The word informell is the opposite, used to describe less formal or informal contexts.

See also: formell, informell, komparativ, norsk grammatikk. Formellere is primarily a descriptive option in modern usage, varying by dialect, genre, and personal style, and it often coexists with mer formell in contemporary Norwegian.