German Conversation · Level 18
90 words
German word
national
Pronunciation
IPA/natsi̯oˈnaːl/
Meaning
- adjectivenational
Example
Die nationale Mannschaft gewann das Spiel.
The national team won the match.
More examples
Viele Touristen probieren die nationale Küche des Landes.
Many tourists try the country's national cuisine.
Core concept
One country's team, institutions, or reach shown across a single map.
Common phrases
nationale Küche
national cuisine
nationales Fest
national festival
Similar words
staatlich: Under government control or connected with a public authority.
bundesweit: Extending across the entire country.
regional: Concerned with a specific region or local area.
international: Involving relations or effects across multiple countries.
Definition in German
Auf die Nation bezogen; landesweit für das ganze Staatsgebiet geltend.
Word origin
German national comes through French national from Latin nationalis, formed from natio, meaning 'nation'.
Usage tips
- German national can mean nationwide or related to the nation, while staatlich more specifically means state-run or governmental.
Other meanings
- nationwideadjective
- domesticadjective
Opposites
- internationalinternationaladjective
Related words
- Nationalmuseumnational museumnoun