die Landeszentrale
Translation
state headquarters, state central office, regional center
Examples
Die Landeszentrale befindet sich in der Hauptstadt.
The state headquarters is located in the capital.
Er arbeitet bei der Landeszentrale.
He works at the state central office.
Grammar Patterns
in+dat ((the state headquarters)) in the state headquarters The meeting takes place in the state headquarters.
bei+dat ((the state headquarters)) at the state headquarters (working) She works at the state headquarters.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Landeshauptstelle, Regionalbüro; Antonyms: Zweigstelle (branch), Filiale (subsidiary)
Etymology
From 'Land' (state) + '-es-' (linking element) + 'Zentrale' (headquarters, center). The central office for a state.
Memory Tips
Picture the 'Zentrale' (central point) for an entire 'Land' (state). It's the main hub.