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10 Language-to-English Dictionariesoffiziell
Pronunciation / Transliteration: /ɔfɪˈt͡si̯ɛl/
"Das ist eine offizielle Bekanntmachung."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Relating to an authority or public body and its public duties, or sanctioned by proper authority.
"The government released an official statement regarding the new economic policy."
- 1
A person holding public office or having official duties in an organization.
"Several senior government officials attended the diplomatic summit."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'officialis', stemming from 'officium' (duty, service, office), entering Middle English via Old French in the 14th century. Originally denoting someone holding a position of public duty or authority, the meaning broadened over centuries to describe anything properly authorized, sanctioned, or holding formal recognition.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Official" is said worldwide
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公式の
Transliteration: kōshiki no
"それは公式な発表ではありません。"
officiel
Transliteration: /ɔ.fi.sjɛl/
"C'est la version officielle des faits."
offiziell
Transliteration: /ɔfɪˈt͡si̯ɛl/
"Das ist eine offizielle Bekanntmachung."
ufficiale
Transliteration: /uf.fiˈtʃa.le/
"La notizia è stata confermata da fonti ufficiali."
oficial
Transliteration: /o.fiˈsjal/
"Mañana será un día festivo oficial."
oficial
Transliteration: /u.fiˈsaw/
"Este é o documento oficial da empresa."
आधिकारिक
Transliteration: adhikarik
"यह एक आधिकारिक घोषणा है।"
官方的
Transliteration: guān fāng de
"这是官方发布的消息。"
공식적인
Transliteration: gongsikjeogin
"그것은 공식적인 입장입니다."
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