formation, formation pattern
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | Formation | — |
| Accusative | Formation | — |
| Genitive | Formation | — |
| Dative | Formation | — |
Warum fliegen wir in so enger Formation?
Why are we flying in such a tight formation?
— Nausicaä aus dem Tal der Winde (1984)
Der Feind konnte die Front in breiter Formation durchbrechen.
The enemy was able to break through the front in a broad formation.
— Der Untergang (2004)
Formation auflösen und angreifen.
Break up the formation and attack.
— Avatar - Aufbruch nach Pandora (2009)
Herr Kongming meint, deine Formation sei"etwas zu überholt".
Mr. Kongming thinks your formation is “a bit too outdated.”
— Red Cliff (2008)