das Innenministerium
Translation
Ministry of the Interior, Home Office
Examples
Das Innenministerium ist für die innere Sicherheit zuständig.
The Ministry of the Interior is responsible for internal security.
Er arbeitet im Bundesministerium des Innern.
He works at the Federal Ministry of the Interior.
Grammar Patterns
das Innenministerium + verb as subject Das Innenministerium has issued new rules.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Home Office, Department of the Interior.
Etymology
Composed of 'Innen' (internal) and 'Ministerium' (ministry). Literally means 'ministry for internal affairs'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as the ministry that handles everything 'inside' the country's borders, like police and domestic security.