ADJECTIVE

national/ˌnat͡si̯oˈnaːl/national

national is a German adjective that means national. It is pronounced /ˌnat͡si̯oˈnaːl/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "nationaler" and "nationalsten".

Definitions

1.relating to a nation or a country as a whole(politics; society)

a.relating to the whole country (not local or regional)

Die nationale Regierung hat neue Gesetze beschlossen.The national government has passed new laws.

b.pertaining to the nation or nationality

Der nationale Zusammenhalt ist sehr wichtig für das Land.National unity is very important for the country.

Adjective Forms

Positivenational
Comparativenationaler
Superlativenationalsten

Frequently asked questions

What does "national" mean in English?
"national" means national. 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.

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