No. 600 in German
offiziell
Official.
In a sentence
Die Veranstaltung wurde offiziell abgesagt.
The event was officially canceled.
'Offiziell' is used as an adverb, indicating the manner in which the event's cancellation was communicated.
Sie hat jetzt eine offizielle Stellung in der Firma.
She now holds an official position in the company.
'Offiziell' is used as an adjective, describing the noun 'Stellung', indicating that the position holds a formal or official status.
Offiziell ist die Entscheidung noch nicht gefallen.
Officially, the decision has not yet been made.
'Offiziell' is used as an adverb, emphasizing the fact that the final decision has not been formally concluded or announced.
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