national
Translation
national
Examples
Das ist ein nationales Interesse.
That is a national interest.
Die nationale Wirtschaft wächst langsam.
The national economy is growing slowly.
Er spielt in der nationalen Liga.
He plays in the national league.
Grammar Patterns
((as an attributive adjective)) used before a noun to describe it. Die nationale Flagge ist schwarz-rot-gold.
Similar Words
Synonyms: staatlich (state-run), landesweit (nationwide); Antonyms: international, lokal (local).
Etymology
From Latin 'natio' (nation, people), related to 'nasci' (to be born). Same root as the English 'nation'.
Memory Tips
Think of the English word 'nation' and add the common adjective suffix '-al'. It describes anything related to a nation.