Freistaat/ˈfʁaɪ̯ˌʃtaːt/free state (political territory); state (especially in official names)
Freistaat is a German noun that means free state (political territory) or state (especially in official names). It is pronounced /ˈfʁaɪ̯ˌʃtaːt/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Freistaaten".
Definitions
1.a federal state that has the self-designation 'Freistaat', emphasizing independence or republican form of government(politics, historical, official designation)
a.federal state in Germany with the official name 'Freistaat', such as Bayern or Sachsen
Bayern ist ein Freistaat in Deutschland.—Bavaria is a free state in Germany.
2.used in the names of certain regions or former republics emphasizing autonomy(official names in other countries)
a.used historically for states like the Free State of Prussia or the Irish Free State
Die Weimarer Republik bestand aus mehreren Freistaaten.—The Weimar Republic consisted of several free states.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Freistaat | die Freistaaten |
| Genitive | des Freistaates | der Freistaaten |
| Dative | dem Freistaat | den Freistaaten |
| Accusative | den Freistaat | die Freistaaten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Freistaat" mean in English?
- "Freistaat" means free state (political territory) or state (especially in official names). It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Freistaat"?
- "Freistaat" is pronounced /ˈfʁaɪ̯ˌʃtaːt/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Freistaat" der, die, or das?
- "Freistaat" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Freistaat"?
- The plural of "Freistaat" is "Freistaaten".
- What part of speech is "Freistaat"?
- "Freistaat" is a noun in German.
