English–German
“free state” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈfʁaɪ̯ˌʃtaːt/
Example
In Deutschland gibt es mehrere Freistaaten.
There are several free states in Germany.
How to say “free state” in German
“Free state” in German is Freistaat.
A region on a federal map carrying a title that signals its republican political tradition.
Example sentences with Freistaat
Die Verfassung des Freistaates legt die Kompetenzen zwischen Land und Bund fest.
The constitution of the free state establishes the allocation of powers between the state and the federation.
Tips for using Freistaat
- In names such as Freistaat Bayern, Freistaat is a historical official title, not a claim that the state is an independent country.