public in Dutch
public in Dutch is openbaar, publiek, overheids- — public means open and visible to everyone; not hidden or private.
public in Dutch
openbaar
publiek
overheids-
Officially representing the community; carried out or funded by the government or state on behalf of the community, rather than by a private organization. [from 15th c.]
staats-
Officially representing the community; carried out or funded by the government or state on behalf of the community, rather than by a private organization. [from 15th c.]
publiek
(countable, uncountable) Chiefly preceded by the: members of the community or the people in general, regardless of membership of any particular group.
What does "public" mean?
-
adj Open and visible to everyone; not hidden or private.
"The scandal became public knowledge within days."
-
adj Provided by the government for use by the whole community, funded by taxes.
"She sends her kids to the local public school."
-
adj Relating to a company whose shares are traded on the stock market.
"The startup went public with a hugely successful IPO."
-
noun Ordinary people in general; the community as a whole.
"The museum is open to the public every day except Monday."
public in a sentence
- The scandal became public knowledge within days.
- They made their engagement public on social media.
- She sends her kids to the local public school.
- The city invested heavily in public transportation.
Similar words in Dutch
Common Dutch translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "public" in Dutch?
"public" in Dutch is openbaar, publiek, overheids-. public means: Open and visible to everyone; not hidden or private.
How do you use "public" in a sentence?
Example: "The scandal became public knowledge within days." In Dutch, "public" is openbaar, publiek, overheids-.
Are there other ways to say "public" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 4 translations listed for "public": openbaar, publiek, overheids-, staats-.
Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Flow — saved to your collection.