like: der Staat → →
der Staat ☊ 
quốc gia ☊ 
☊ curbs on government spending ☊ curb ☊
The project had to be abandoned due to a lack of government funding. ☊ due ☊
The coup brought his corrupt regime to an end. ☊ end ☊
The state has a duty to protect its citizens against external enemies. ☊ enemy ☊
power (to do sth): The Secretary of State has the power to approve the proposals. ☊ power ☊
The state has taken control of the company. ☊ take ☊