This is the 600th most frequent German word.
offiziell
Official.
'Offiziell' is used as an adverb, indicating the manner in which the event's cancellation was communicated.
Die Veranstaltung wurde offiziell abgesagt.
The event was officially canceled.
'Offiziell' is used as an adverb, emphasizing the fact that the final decision has not been formally concluded or announced.
Offiziell ist die Entscheidung noch nicht gefallen.
Officially, the decision has not yet been made.
'Offiziell' is used as an adjective, describing the noun 'Stellung', indicating that the position holds a formal or official status.