staatlich
Translation
state, public, national, governmental
Examples
Das ist eine staatliche Schule.
This is a state school.
Er erhält staatliche Unterstützung.
He receives state support.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) state/public ((noun)) A state university is often cheaper.
Similar Words
Synonyms: öffentlich (public); Antonyms: privat (private)
Etymology
From 'Staat' (state) + the adjective suffix '-lich' (similar to '-ly' or '-al'). It literally means 'state-related'.
Memory Tips
Connect it to the English word 'state'. Think of it as 'state-ly' or 'of the state'.