der Staat
Translation
state, country, government
Examples
Der Staat muss die Bürger schützen.
The state must protect the citizens.
Es gibt viele Staaten in Europa.
There are many states in Europe.
Grammar Patterns
((by the state)) by the state This is funded by the state.
((for the state)) for the state He works for the state.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Land (country), Nation (nation)
Etymology
From Latin 'status' (condition, position). Cognate with English 'state'.
Memory Tips
Identical to English 'state' in spelling (capitalized) and meaning.