public in German
public in German is öffentlich, Öffentlichkeit, Publikum — public means open and visible to everyone; not hidden or private.
public in German
öffentlich
Able to be known or seen by everyone; happening without concealment; open to general view. [from 14th c.]
öffentlich
Öffentlichkeit
Öffentlichkeit
(countable, uncountable) Chiefly preceded by the: members of the community or the people in general, regardless of membership of any particular group.
Publikum
(countable, uncountable) Chiefly preceded by the: members of the community or the people in general, regardless of membership of any particular group.
öffentlich
(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?
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adj Open and visible to everyone; not hidden or private.
"The scandal became public knowledge within days."
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adj Provided by the government for use by the whole community, funded by taxes.
"She sends her kids to the local public school."
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adj Relating to a company whose shares are traded on the stock market.
"The startup went public with a hugely successful IPO."
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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 German
Common German translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "public" in German?
"public" in German is öffentlich, Öffentlichkeit, Publikum. 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 German, "public" is öffentlich, Öffentlichkeit, Publikum.
Are there other ways to say "public" in German?
Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "public": öffentlich, Öffentlichkeit, Publikum.
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