die

feminine

ˈœfəntlɪçkaɪ̯t

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Translation

the public

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Word origin

From öffentlich ('public'), itself from offen ('open'), plus the abstract-noun suffix -keit.

Origin
German
Root
offen + -lich + -keit

Grammar

Genderfeminine

Examples

Politiker .

The politician spoke in front of the public.

.

This information is not yet meant for the public.

schockiert .

The public reacted with shock to the news.

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