Offiziell
Example: Die Ergebnisse wurden offiziell von der Regierung bestätigt.
Definition
"Offiziell" describes something that is formally recognized, authorized, or confirmed by an authority or institution, often implying that it is documented or publicly declared. For example, official results have been confirmed by the government.
Etymology
The word "offiziell" comes from the Latin word 'officialis,' meaning 'of or pertaining to an office.' It entered German through French 'officiel,' reflecting its connection to formal duties or positions. Did you know? The term originally referred to something related to a public office or function.
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"Offiziell" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B2) - set 3", containing 112 commonly used words.
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