официально
Translation of официально
formally
Meaning of официально
Строго по правилам этикета, например в костюме и на «вы».
in a strict, polite way that follows rules of etiquette
Transcription and pronunciation of официально
официа́льно
stress on the 4th syllable
- Transcription
- [ɐfʲɪt͡sɨˈalʲnə]
- In Latin letters
- ofitsialno
Traps and common mistakes
Официально or формально?
формально
формально ≠ formally (dress): only for show, on paper
Don't say "одеться формально". Dressed for a formal event — официально; done only for show — формально.
На свадьбу все оделись официально.
Everyone dressed formally for the wedding.
Он проверил отчёт формально, даже не читая.
He checked the report just as a formality (not "formally"), without reading it.
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He always dresses formally for dinner.
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На ужин он всегда одевается официально.
They formally welcomed the guests.
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Они официально поприветствовали гостей.
официально synonyms
What's the difference between официально, строго, and по-деловому
In business style, like for the office.
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Questions about this word
What does официально mean?
in a strict, polite way that follows rules of etiquette
How do you pronounce официально?
официально is pronounced [ɐfʲɪt͡sɨˈalʲnə], in Latin letters “ofitsialno”.
How is официально used in a sentence?
He always dresses formally for dinner. Translation: На ужин он всегда одевается официально.
Is официально part of Accessories vocabulary?
Yes, официально (formally) can be learned in the Accessories topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is официально part of Clothing and Fashion vocabulary?
Yes, официально (formally) can be learned in the Clothing and Fashion topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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