das Reichsministerium
Translation
Reich Ministry, Imperial Ministry, Ministry of the Empire
Examples
Das Reichsministerium war für die Finanzen zuständig.
The Reich Ministry was responsible for finances.
Er arbeitete im ehemaligen Reichsministerium.
He worked in the former Reich Ministry.
Grammar Patterns
((das Reichsministerium)) as subject or object The former Reichsministerium is now a museum.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Bundesministerium (Federal Ministry), Landesministerium (State Ministry)
Etymology
A compound word from 'Reich' (empire/realm) + 's' (linking element) + 'Ministerium' (ministry).
Memory Tips
Think of it literally as the 'Ministry of the Reich'. The structure is logical and easy to break down.