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state visit
The official visit of a head of state or head of government to another country, conducted according to a fixed diplomatic protocol.
Wegen des Staatsbesuchs des amerikanischen Präsidenten gab es in der Innenstadt erhöhte Sicherheitsvorkehrungen.
Because of the American president's state visit, there were increased security measures in the city center.
'Staatsbesuch' (state visit) is a compound noun made from 'Staat' (state) and 'Besuch' (visit). The 's' between them is a linking element that connects the two words. Literally, then, it is a visit concerning the state.
Der Staatsbesuch wurde monatelang vorbereitet.
The state visit was prepared months in advance.
This word belongs to formal language and is mainly used in the context of politics, diplomacy, and news reporting. It is rare in everyday speech.
Die Nachrichten berichteten ausführlich über den Staatsbesuch.
The news reported extensively on the state visit.
'Staatsbesuch' (state visit) is often used with the prepositions 'zu' or 'auf'. You can say 'zu einem Staatsbesuch eintreffen' (to arrive for a state visit) or 'auf Staatsbesuch sein' (to be on a state visit).
Die Kanzlerin ist für drei Tage auf Staatsbesuch in Japan.
The chancellor is in Japan on a state visit for three days.
