amtlichen
Translation
official, formal, authoritative
Examples
Er folgt den amtlichen Anweisungen.
He follows the official instructions.
Ich brauche Ihren amtlichen Ausweis.
I need your official ID.
Grammar Patterns
(declined adjective) official (sth.) to receive the official notice
Similar Words
Synonyms: offiziell, behördlich; Antonyms: inoffiziell, privat
Etymology
From 'Amt' (office) + '-lich' (adjective suffix). The '-en' ending is a grammatical inflection for case, number, and gender.
Memory Tips
Think of an official document from an 'Amt' (office). The '-en' ending is required by German grammar in many situations.