ADJECTIVE
national/ˌnat͡si̯oˈnaːl/national; nationwide
national is a German adjective that means national or nationwide. It is pronounced /ˌnat͡si̯oˈnaːl/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "nationaler" and "nationalsten".
Definitions
1.pertaining to a nation as a whole; nationwide(politics; general)
a.concerned with or relating to an entire country as opposed to local or international affairs
Die nationalen Feiertage werden im ganzen Land gefeiert.—The national holidays are celebrated throughout the entire country.
2.referring to the affiliation with a specific nation or state(identity; belonging)
a.indicating origin or belonging to a nation
Die nationale Identität spielt für viele Menschen eine große Rolle.—National identity plays a major role for many people.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | national |
|---|---|
| Comparative | nationaler |
| Superlative | nationalsten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "national" mean in English?
- "national" means national or nationwide. It is a German adjective.
- How do you pronounce "national"?
- "national" is pronounced /ˌnat͡si̯oˈnaːl/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What are the comparative and superlative of "national"?
- The comparative of "national" is "nationaler" and the superlative is "nationalsten".
- What part of speech is "national"?
- "national" is a adjective in German.
