oficjalnego

Oficjalnego is the genitive singular form of the Polish adjective oficjalny, meaning official. It is used to describe nouns in contexts where something relates to or has the status of being official, authorized, or sanctioned by authorities. As a declined form, it appears before masculine personal nouns and neuter nouns in the genitive singular in Polish grammar.

Etymology and usage context: oficjalny derives from French officiel, via Latin officialis. In Polish, the adjective is employed in legal, administrative, journalistic, and formal contexts to signal that a document, statement, source, or action is recognized or authorized by an institution. The genitive singular form oficjalnego is common after nouns in phrases such as “oficjalnego dokumentu” (an official document) or “oficjalnego źródła” (an official source).

Morphology and examples: as a declined adjective, oficjalnego marks genitive singular masculine and neuter nouns. Feminine nouns in genitive singular use a different form, typically oficjalnej (e.g., “oficjalnej decyzji”). Examples include: “oficjalnego dokumentu,” “oficjalnego oświadczenia,” and “oficjalnego konta.” These phrases contrast with non-official equivalents such as “aktualny” or “formalny,” where the nuance concerns status or authorization rather than mere formality.

Notes: oficjalnego does not imply informality or ceremonial aspects; it denotes official status or endorsement. It is a standard term in Polish-language administrative and formal writing, and its usage aligns with other genitive singular forms of adjectives in similar syntactic contexts.