die Landeshauptstadt
Translation
state capital
Examples
München ist die Landeshauptstadt von Bayern.
Munich is the state capital of Bavaria.
Jede Landeshauptstadt hat ein eigenes Parlament.
Every state capital has its own parliament.
Grammar Patterns
((the state capital)) is ... The state capital is ... München ist die Landeshauptstadt von Bayern.
Similar Words
Synonyms: capital city; Antonyms: village, province
Etymology
Composed of 'Land' (state) + 'Haupt' (head/main) + 'Stadt' (city), literally 'state's head city'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as the 'head city' of a German 'Land' (state).