staatsfeindlich
Translation
subversive, anti-state, hostile to the state
Examples
Er wurde wegen staatsfeindlicher Propaganda verurteilt.
He was convicted of subversive propaganda.
Solche Aktionen sind staatsfeindlich.
Such actions are hostile to the state.
Grammar Patterns
to be subversive/anti-state Such actions are hostile to the state.
Similar Words
subversiv (subversive); Antonyms: staatstreu (loyal to the state), patriotisch (patriotic)
Etymology
Composed of 'Staat' (state) + 'Feind' (enemy) + '-lich' (adjective suffix). Literally 'state-enemy-like'.
Memory Tips
Break it down into its parts: 'Staat' (state) and 'Feind' (enemy/fiend). It means being like an enemy to the state.