Adjektiv

dienstlich

official, professional, on business

Ich bin dienstlich in Berlin.

I'm in Berlin on business.

Das ist eine dienstliche Anweisung.

This is an official instruction.

Bitte trennen Sie Dienstliches und Privates.

Please separate business and private matters.

((Adjective)) [Noun] an official/professional ... ein dienstlicher Anruf

((Adverb)) [Verb] to be/travel on business Ich bin dienstlich verreist.

professional, official; Antonyms: privat (private)

From 'Dienst' (service, duty) + the adjective suffix '-lich' (like '-ly' or '-al' in English). It means 'relating to duty/service'.

'Dienstlich' is the direct opposite of 'privat' (private). If it's not private, it's business-related or 'dienstlich'.

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