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adverb

offiziell

officially

Meaning of offiziell

Deutsch

in einer formellen oder autorisierten Weise

English

in a formal or authorized way

officially

Pronunciation

German
/oˈfiːtsi̯ɛl/

offiziell with English translation

offiziell usage examples

🇩🇪German→🇬🇧English

Das Museum öffnet heute offiziell.

The museum officially opens today.

🇩🇪German→🇬🇧English

Er wurde offiziell zum Leiter ernannt.

He was officially appointed director.

offiziell synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between offiziell, amtlich, formell, förmlich, in amtlicher Form, mit offizieller Genehmigung, eigentlich, and tatsächlich

A
🇩🇪German
amtlich

Means official or pertaining to an authority/office; used for documents, notices, or actions with an administrative or governmental character.

B1often
F
🇩🇪German
formell

Means formal, following proper rules or convention; not necessarily official in status, but formal in manner or style.

B1very often
F
🇩🇪German
förmlich

Close to formal, often suggesting a bit more ceremony or strict adherence to form; used for behavior, speech, or wording.

B1often
I
🇩🇪German
in amtlicher Form

Means in official form or in the prescribed administrative format; especially used for documents, applications, and formal procedures.

B1rare word
M
🇩🇪German
mit offizieller Genehmigung

Means with official permission; not just officially, but specifically with authorization or approval from an authority or organization.

B1often

Advanced: broader words

E
🇩🇪German
eigentlich

Means actually or in fact; not the same as officially, but used to clarify the real situation or contrast it with appearances.

B1very often
T
🇩🇪German
tatsächlich

Means actually, indeed, or in fact; emphasizes reality or confirmation rather than official status.

B1very often

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Questions about this word

What does offiziell mean?

in a formal or authorized way

How do you pronounce offiziell?

offiziell is pronounced [oˈfiːtsi̯ɛl].

How is offiziell used in a sentence?

The museum officially opens today. Translation: Das Museum öffnet heute offiziell.

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