das Verteidigungsministerium
Translation
Department of Defense
Examples
Das Verteidigungsministerium hat ein neues Budget.
The Department of Defense has a new budget.
Er arbeitet im Verteidigungsministerium.
He works at the Department of Defense.
Grammar Patterns
the Department of Defense (as subject) The Department of Defense... The Department of Defense issued a statement.
Similar Words
Related terms: Innenministerium (Department of the Interior), Außenministerium (State Department/Foreign Ministry)
Etymology
A compound noun: 'Verteidigung' (defense) + the linking element '-s-' + 'Ministerium' (ministry).
Memory Tips
Break it down to remember it: 'Verteidigung' (defense) + 'Ministerium' (ministry) = Department of Defense.