ADJECTIVE

offiziell/ɔfiˈt͡si̯ɛl/official; formal

offiziell is a German adjective that means official or formal. It is pronounced /ɔfiˈt͡si̯ɛl/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "offizieller" and "offiziellsten".

Definitions

1.from or authorized by an authority, formally recognized(authority/procedure)

a.pertaining to being sanctioned or acknowledged by an organization or authority

Die Veranstaltung wurde von der Stadt offiziell genehmigt.The event was officially approved by the city.

2.in a formal, proper manner, as expected in official settings(manner/style)

a.fulfilling formal requirements; following set rules or forms

Bitte tragen Sie bei offiziellen Anlässen einen Anzug.Please wear a suit at official occasions.

Adjective Forms

Positiveoffiziell
Comparativeoffizieller
Superlativeoffiziellsten

Frequently asked questions

What does "offiziell" mean in English?
"offiziell" means official or formal. It is a German adjective.
How do you pronounce "offiziell"?
"offiziell" is pronounced /ɔfiˈt͡si̯ɛl/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What are the comparative and superlative of "offiziell"?
The comparative of "offiziell" is "offizieller" and the superlative is "offiziellsten".
What part of speech is "offiziell"?
"offiziell" is a adjective in German.

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