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.sanctioned or recognized by an authority or institution(administration; status)

a.recognized as legitimate by an institution

Er hat eine offizielle Genehmigung erhalten.He has received official approval.

b.pertaining to formal occasions or formal language

Bei der Zeremonie trug sie ein offizielles Kleid.She wore a formal dress at the ceremony.

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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