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städtisch
municipal
Belonging to a city, administered by a city, or relating to a city.
example
Die städtische Galerie zeigt Werke lokaler Künstler.
The municipal gallery shows works by local artists.
städtisch
municipal / urban
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Word formation
The adjective 'städtisch' (municipal/urban) is derived directly from the noun 'die Stadt' (the city). The ending '-isch' is often used to express belonging or a characteristic style.
EXAMPLE
Die Stadt plant neue städtische Wohnprojekte.
The city is planning new municipal housing projects.
Typical collocations (administration)
When it comes to official institutions, 'städtisch' (municipal) means that something is administered by the city or belongs to it. Typical examples are the municipal library, the municipal swimming pool, or municipal employees.
EXAMPLE
Für die Müllabfuhr sind die städtischen Betriebe zuständig.
The municipal services are responsible for garbage collection.
Typical collocations (lifestyle)
In relation to lifestyle, 'städtisch' (urban) describes the urban character of a thing or person. Common combinations are urban life, an urban environment, or urban trends.
EXAMPLE
Nach Jahren auf dem Land genießt sie nun das städtische Leben mit all seinen Möglichkeiten.
After years in the countryside, she now enjoys urban life with all its possibilities.
Compare with
städtisch vs staatlich
state / public
'staatlich' and 'städtisch' look similar and sound similar, but they do not mean the same thing. 'staatlich' refers to the state, meaning public bodies at the state or federal level. 'städtisch' refers to a city or to life in the city. They are easy to confuse, especially because of the umlaut and the similar form. Ask yourself: Is it about the state as a political administration? Then 'staatlich' fits. Is it about a city or something urban? Then 'städtisch' fits.
städtisch
Nach der Arbeit fährt er mit dem städtischen Bus nach Hause.
After work, he takes the city bus home.
staatlich
Die Ausbildung endet mit einer staatlichen Prüfung.
The training program ends with a state examination.
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