officieel

This is the 966th most frequent Dutch word.


officieel

Official.


In this sentence, 'officieel' is used as an adverb to indicate an action or fact that is formally recognized or sanctioned.

Volgens de documenten is hij officieel de eigenaar van het pand.

According to the documents, he is officially the owner of the building.


Here, 'officiële' is an adjective describing 'verklaring' (statement), indicating that the statement is authorized or formal.

Het is belangrijk om een officiële verklaring te krijgen voordat we verder gaan.

It is important to get an official statement before proceeding.


Again, 'officieel' is used as an adverb, highlighting a rule or regulation that exists within formal settings.

Officieel mogen we hier niet parkeren, maar niemand lijkt dat te controleren.

Officially, we are not allowed to park here, but no one seems to enforce it.