die Institution
Translation
institution, organisation, establishment
Examples
Die Universität ist eine wichtige Institution.
The university is an important institution.
Er arbeitet für eine staatliche Institution.
He works for a state institution.
Grammar Patterns
a ((state/private/important)) institution The university is an important institution.
Similar Words
Einrichtung (establishment), Organisation (organisation), Anstalt (institution, establishment)
Etymology
From Latin 'institutio' meaning 'arrangement, instruction'. It is a direct cognate of the English word 'institution'.
Memory Tips
The spelling and meaning are almost identical to the English 'institution', making it very easy to remember.