German word

staatlich

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʃtaːtlɪç/

Meaning

  • adjectivegovernmental

Example

Er erhielt staatliche Unterstützung.

He received government support.

Illustration for staatlich (governmental)

More examples

Viele Familien schicken ihre Kinder auf die staatliche Schule in der Stadt.

Many families send their children to the state school in the city.

Core concept

A national authority provides or controls something through its laws, offices, money, or approval.

Common phrases

  • staatliche Schule

    state school

  • staatliche Hilfe

    state aid

Similar words

öffentlich: Open for general public use or participation.
privat: Owned or operated by a person or private organization.
offiziell: Formally approved, recognized, or announced by an authority or institution.
kommunal: Run or managed by a local authority such as a town or city.

Definition in German

Bezeichnet etwas, das zur staatlichen Autorität gehört oder von ihr geregelt wird.

Word origin

Staatlich developed by adding -lich to Staat, a noun borrowed into German through Romance languages and ultimately connected with Latin status, "state."

Usage tips

  • Staatlich does not always mean national in geographic scope; it mainly highlights connection with the state or its authority.

Other meanings

  • stateadjective
  • nationaladjective

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