staatlich
Translation
state, public, national, governmental
Examples
Er arbeitet in einer staatlichen Behörde.
He works in a state agency.
Wir besuchten den staatlichen Park.
We visited the state park.
Grammar Patterns
((staatlich)) + Noun state/public ~ The state schools are free of charge.
Similar Words
Synonyms: öffentlich (public), national; Antonyms: privat (private)
Etymology
From 'Staat' (state) + the adjective-forming suffix '-lich' (like '-ly' or '-al').
Memory Tips
Think of 'state-like'. Anything run by the government is 'staatlich'.