behördlich
/bəˈhøːɐ̯tlɪç/
adjective
B2
der (masc.) die (fem.) das (neut.)
Underline = a spelling pattern that usually signals that gender.
Meaning
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official, by the authorities
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Das braucht eine behördliche Genehmigung.
That requires official approval.
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Similar words
Behördlich is official specifically from a government authority; dienstlich is official/business-related, not necessarily governmental (a work matter).
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Practice
1 What does behördlich mean?
official, by the authorities
2 Which fingerprint chart matches behördlich?
behördlich: neutral register, common frequency, general domain, neutral connotation.
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