Free State
der Freistaat, die Freistaaten
Loading your saved state.
Free State
The official designation for some federal states in Germany (Bavaria, Saxony, Thuringia), emphasizing their republican tradition.
München ist die Hauptstadt des Freistaates Bayern.
Munich is the capital of the Free State of Bavaria.
free state
A historical term for a state with a republican constitution, that is, without a monarch at its head.
Nach dem Ende der Monarchie wurde die Weimarer Republik als Freistaat gegründet.
After the end of the monarchy, the Weimar Republic was founded as a free state.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Freistaaten |
| genitive | des Freistaates |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Freistaat | die Freistaaten |
| accusative | den Freistaat | die Freistaaten |
| dative | dem Freistaat | den Freistaaten |
| genitive | des Freistaates des Freistaats | der Freistaaten |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
This word consists of 'frei' (free) and 'Staat' (state). It literally describes a state that is 'free' from a monarch, meaning a republic.
Die Weimarer Republik war der erste demokratische Freistaat auf deutschem Boden.
The Weimar Republic was the first democratic free state on German soil.
Today, 'Freistaat' (Free State) is an official, historical designation for only three German federal states: Bavaria, Saxony, and Thuringia. It has no special legal status compared with other federal states.
Der Tourismus ist im Freistaat Sachsen ein wichtiger Wirtschaftsfaktor.
Tourism is an important economic factor in the Free State of Saxony.
When the name of one of the three federal states (Bavaria, Saxony, Thuringia) is mentioned, the modern meaning is intended. In historical texts, often in connection with the abolition of the monarchy, the general meaning 'Republik' (republic) is intended.
Die Landtagswahl im Freistaat Thüringen findet alle fünf Jahre statt.
The state parliament election in the Free State of Thuringia takes place every five years.
republic
Republik generally refers to a form of government without a monarch and with an elected head of state. Freistaat is now the official designation of some German federal states and emphasizes their republican tradition. Thus, Germany is a republic, while Bavaria is officially called a Free State.
Bayern trägt offiziell die Bezeichnung Freistaat.
Bavaria is officially designated a Free State.
Deutschland ist eine Republik und hat keinen Monarchen als Staatsoberhaupt.
Germany is a republic and has no monarch as its head of state.
