riigilise

riigilise is an Estonian adjective derived from the noun riik, meaning state. It translates to "state," "governmental," or "national" in English, depending on the context. When used to describe something, riigilise indicates that it is owned, controlled, funded, or otherwise related to the state apparatus. For example, riigilise omandiõigus refers to state ownership of property, while riigilise haridussüsteemi denotes the national education system. It can also describe services or institutions that are provided or managed by the government, such as riigilise transpordi (state transport) or riigilise teenistuse (public service). The adjective emphasizes the public and governmental nature of the entity it modifies, distinguishing it from private or municipal matters. Its usage is common in legal, administrative, and political discourse within Estonia.