das Kultusministerium
Translation
Ministry of Education and Cultural Affairs, Department of Education
Examples
Das Kultusministerium regelt die Schulpolitik.
The Ministry of Education regulates school policy.
Grammar Patterns
das Kultusministerium ((as subject)) as a subject Das Kultusministerium ist für die Schulen zuständig.
Similar Words
Bildungsministerium (Ministry of Education)
Etymology
Compound of 'Kultus' (cultivation, here: education/culture) and 'Ministerium' (ministry).
Memory Tips
Think of it as the 'culture ministry' that also handles education, a key part of a nation's culture.