ADJECTIVE

kommunal/kɔmuˈnaːl/municipal; local government; communal

kommunal is a German adjective that means municipal, local government, or communal. It is pronounced /kɔmuˈnaːl/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "kommunaler" and "kommunalsten".

Definitions

1.relating to a local municipality, city, or local public administration(administration, government)

a.pertaining to the administration or services of a city or municipality

Die kommunalen Wahlen finden alle fünf Jahre statt.—The municipal elections take place every five years.

b.financed, managed, or owned by a municipality

Die kommunale Müllabfuhr ist für die Sauberkeit in der Stadt zuständig.—The municipal waste collection service is responsible for cleanliness in the city.

Adjective Forms

Positivekommunal
Comparativekommunaler
Superlativekommunalsten

Frequently asked questions

What does "kommunal" mean in English?
"kommunal" means municipal, local government, or communal. It is a German adjective.
How do you pronounce "kommunal"?
"kommunal" is pronounced /kɔmuˈnaːl/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What are the comparative and superlative of "kommunal"?
The comparative of "kommunal" is "kommunaler" and the superlative is "kommunalsten".
What part of speech is "kommunal"?
"kommunal" is a adjective in German.

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