die Landesmeisterschaften
Translation
state championships, regional championships
Examples
Er trainiert für die Landesmeisterschaften.
He is training for the state championships.
Sie nimmt an den Landesmeisterschaften teil.
She is participating in the state championships.
Grammar Patterns
((an+3)) teilnehmen to participate in (sth.) Sie nimmt an den Landesmeisterschaften teil.
Similar Words
Regionalwettbewerb (regional competition), Landesturnier (state tournament)
Etymology
Composed of 'Landes-' (of the state) and 'Meisterschaften' (championships, plural of Meisterschaft).
Memory Tips
Think of it as a 'championship' ('Meisterschaft') at the 'Land' (state) level. Often used in plural.