No. 670 in German
öffentlichen
"Öffentlichen" means "public" or "relating to the public."
In a sentence
Die öffentlichen Parks sind in der Stadt sehr beliebt.
The public parks are very popular in the city.
In this context, 'öffentlichen' is an adjective describing the noun 'Parks', indicating that they are for the general public.
Bei öffentlichen Veranstaltungen ist oft ein Sicherheitsdienst anwesend.
At public events, there is often a security service present.
Here, 'öffentlichen' is an adjective describing 'Veranstaltungen', specifying that the events are accessible to the public.
Der Zugang zu öffentlichen Verkehrsmitteln ist entscheidend für viele Pendler.
Access to public transportation is crucial for many commuters.
In this sentence, 'öffentlichen' functions as an adjective modifying 'Verkehrsmitteln', emphasizing that the transportation is available for communal use.
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