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municipal
Relates to a municipality, a city, or a district; concerning the local administrative level.
Die kommunale Verwaltung ist für die Müllabfuhr und die örtlichen Schulen zuständig.
The municipal administration is responsible for garbage collection and local schools.
The adjective 'kommunal' (municipal) is directly related to the noun 'die Kommune' (the municipality). A 'Kommune' is a municipality or city, meaning the smallest political administrative unit.
Viele Bürger engagieren sich in ihrer Kommune ehrenamtlich.
Many citizens volunteer in their municipality.
'Kommunal' (municipal) is a word used in administrative and political language. It is rarely used in everyday speech, but it is very common in the news, newspapers, and official documents.
Die Zeitung berichtete über die neue kommunale Initiative für mehr Grünflächen.
The newspaper reported on the new municipal initiative for more green spaces.
The adjective 'kommunal' (municipal) often describes nouns from the field of administration and politics. Common combinations are 'kommunale Aufgaben' (municipal tasks), 'kommunale Betriebe' (municipal companies), or 'Kommunalwahlen' (municipal elections).
Die Reinigung der Straßen ist eine kommunale Aufgabe.
Cleaning the streets is a municipal task.
local
“Lokal” only indicates that something belongs to or is connected with a particular place or region. “Kommunal” is more specific and refers to the level of a municipality, city, or district. For a general connection with a place, lokal is appropriate; for responsibility or sponsorship at this administrative level, kommunal is the better choice.
Die kommunale Bibliothek wird von der Stadt finanziert.
The municipal library is funded by the city.
Die lokale Bibliothek liegt nur wenige Straßen von unserer Wohnung entfernt.
The local library is only a few streets away from our apartment.
