Kilo Lingo

/ofiˈθjal/

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Translation

official, formal

Word origin

From Latin officialis ('of duty, of office'), from officium ('service, duty').

Origin
Latin
Root
officialis
English cognates
official, office, officer

Grammar

Examples

.

The official message came out first thing.

ceremonia doce .

The official ceremony will begin at twelve on the dot.

.

There is still no official version of the accident.

copia .

I need an official copy of my papers.

, .

It is not official yet, but it seems he will leave soon.

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This word is part of lesson 11.