die Landesanstalt
Translation
state institution, regional authority, public institute
Examples
Die Landesanstalt ist für die Medienaufsicht zuständig.
The state institution is responsible for media supervision.
Er arbeitet bei einer Landesanstalt für Umweltschutz.
He works at a state institution for environmental protection.
Grammar Patterns
((die Landesanstalt)) ((für et4)) the state institution for sth. The state institution for media has issued new rules.
((bei/in einer Landesanstalt)) at/in a state institution She works at a state institution for statistics.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Behörde (authority), Amt (office), öffentliche Einrichtung (public facility).
Etymology
From `Land` (state, region) + `Anstalt` (institution). Literally a 'state institution'.
Memory Tips
Picture an official building (`Anstalt`) that serves an entire state or region (`Land`). This structure is common in German federalism.