ADJECTIVE
öffentlich/ˈœfn̩tlɪç/public; open; official
öffentlich is a German adjective that means public, open, or official. It is pronounced /ˈœfn̩tlɪç/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "öffentlicher" and "öffentlichsten".
Definitions
1.intended for or accessible to the general public(general use)
a.not private; open to everyone
Das Schwimmbad ist öffentlich zugänglich.—The swimming pool is open to the public.
b.done in public; not hidden
Die Entscheidung wurde öffentlich bekanntgegeben.—The decision was announced publicly.
2.run or funded by the state or government(administration/government)
a.state-run, supported by state funds
Sie arbeitet im öffentlichen Dienst.—She works in the public sector.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | öffentlich |
|---|---|
| Comparative | öffentlicher |
| Superlative | öffentlichsten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "öffentlich" mean in English?
- "öffentlich" means public, open, or official. It is a German adjective.
- How do you pronounce "öffentlich"?
- "öffentlich" is pronounced /ˈœfn̩tlɪç/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What are the comparative and superlative of "öffentlich"?
- The comparative of "öffentlich" is "öffentlicher" and the superlative is "öffentlichsten".
- What part of speech is "öffentlich"?
- "öffentlich" is a adjective in German.
