gesellschaftlich
Translation
social, societal
Examples
Das ist ein großes gesellschaftliches Problem.
That is a big societal problem.
Er nimmt an vielen gesellschaftlichen Ereignissen teil.
He participates in many social events.
Grammar Patterns
((a)) societal ((problem)) a societal problem That is a big societal problem.
Similar Words
Synonyms: social, public; Antonyms: private, unsociable, individual
Etymology
From the noun 'Gesellschaft' (society) + the adjective-forming suffix '-lich' (similar to '-ly' or '-al' in English).
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'Gesellschaft' (society) + '-lich' (adjective ending). So, it literally means 'society-like' or 'societal'.