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institutional
Relating to an institution (an organization, authority, or facility), originating from it, or organized in its form.
Für das Projekt ist eine institutionelle Förderung durch die Universität erforderlich.
Institutional funding from the university is required for the project.
'Institutionell' (institutional) is the adjective formed from the noun 'die Institution' (institution). It always means 'relating to an institution' or 'originating from an institution.'
Die neue Regelung braucht eine feste institutionelle Verankerung.
The new regulation needs firm institutional anchoring.
This word belongs to formal language (written language, specialized language). It is used mainly in administrative, political, academic, or legal contexts.
Der Antrag muss auf dem institutionellen Dienstweg eingereicht werden.
The application must be submitted through the institutional chain of command.
When it is about a specific institution, 'institutionell' (institutional) often appears with nouns such as 'Förderung' (funding), 'Unterstützung' (support), 'Anbindung' (affiliation), or 'Rahmen' (framework).
Ohne institutionelle Unterstützung durch die Stadt kann der Verein nicht überleben.
Without institutional support from the city, the association cannot survive.
When it is about firmly embedded structures in society, the word is often used in critical contexts. Typical phrases are 'institutioneller Rassismus' (institutional racism), 'institutionelle Barrieren' (institutional barriers), or 'institutionelle Gewalt' (institutional violence).
Die Studie untersucht institutionelle Hürden für Frauen in Führungspositionen.
The study examines institutional obstacles for women in leadership positions.
official
'offiziell' and 'institutionell' can both have to do with authorities, organizations, or fixed rules. Use 'offiziell' when something has been confirmed, permitted, or done in an official capacity by the responsible body. 'institutionell' describes more that something belongs to an institution or is firmly embedded in an organization or society. The words can be confused because institutions often also make official decisions. In practice: a statement can be 'offiziell' if it has been confirmed; a problem can be 'institutionell' if it lies in the structures of an organization.
Die Beratung für neue Studierende ist an der Universität institutionell organisiert.
Advising for new students is organized institutionally at the university.
Ist der Termin schon offiziell bestätigt?
Has the appointment already been officially confirmed?