PROPER NOUN
Stasi/ˈʃtaːzi/Stasi; state security (East Germany)
Stasi is a German proper noun that means Stasi or state security (East Germany). It is pronounced /ˈʃtaːzi/.
Definitions
1.colloquial abbreviation for 'Staatssicherheit,' the Ministry for State Security of the former GDR (German Democratic Republic)(East German history, organization)
a.secret police and intelligence agency in the GDR
Die Stasi war berüchtigt für ihre Überwachungsmethoden.—The Stasi was notorious for its surveillance methods.
b.collective term for its employees or informants
Viele Bürger hatten Angst vor der Stasi.—Many citizens were afraid of the Stasi.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Stasi" mean in English?
- "Stasi" means Stasi or state security (East Germany). It is a German proper noun.
- How do you pronounce "Stasi"?
- "Stasi" is pronounced /ˈʃtaːzi/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What part of speech is "Stasi"?
- "Stasi" is a proper noun in German.
