kantonal
Translation
cantonal
Examples
Er arbeitet in der kantonalen Verwaltung.
He works in the cantonal administration.
Das ist ein kantonales Gesetz.
That is a cantonal law.
Grammar Patterns
((adjective)) + ((noun)) describes a noun. The cantonal police are investigating.
Similar Words
Synonyms: regional, provincial; Antonyms: national, federal
Etymology
From 'Kanton' (canton, a state in Switzerland) + the adjective suffix '-al'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'canton' as a region or state; 'kantonal' describes anything belonging to it, like 'state-level' in the US.