National



Example: Das nationale Festival zieht jedes Jahr viele Besucher an.

Definition


"National" describes something related to a specific nation or country, often reflecting the identity, culture, or interests of that nation. For example, a "national" festival typically represents traditions or events significant to the entire country.

Etymology


The word "national" comes from the Latin term 'nationalis,' which means 'pertaining to a nation.' It entered English through Old French in the late Middle Ages. Did you know? The concept of 'nation' originally referred to a group of people born in the same place or sharing a common origin.

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"National" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B2) - set 4", containing 112 commonly used words.
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