ametlikult

Ametlikult is an Estonian adverb meaning “officially” or “in an official manner.” It indicates that something is done by an official authority, according to official procedures, or in a manner consistent with formal rules. The term is commonly used in administrative, legal, and media contexts to distinguish official statements or actions from informal ones.

Formation and usage: The word is formed from the adjective ametlik (official) plus the adverbial suffix -ult, producing an adverb that modifies verbs and verbal phrases to indicate manner or source. It is typically used with verbs of stating, announcing, deciding, or implementing, as in official communications, press releases, or document texts. In everyday speech, its use is more limited but still correct in formal contexts.

Etymology: Ametlikult derives from ametlik, which stems from amet (office, position) with the standard Estonian adjectival suffix -lik, and the adverbial suffix -ult to express manner.

Related forms: Ametlik (adjective) and ametlikkus (noun meaning “officialness” or “formality”). The term is part of a broader set of words built from ametlik to convey acts or statuses tied to official authority.