die Anstalt
Translation
institution, establishment, asylum, agency
Examples
Er arbeitet in einer öffentlichen Anstalt.
He works in a public institution.
Sie wurde in eine Heilanstalt eingewiesen.
She was admitted to a sanatorium.
Grammar Patterns
in an Anstalt (in an institution) He works in a public institution.
Similar Words
Institution, Einrichtung (establishment), Behörde (authority)
Etymology
From 'an' (on, at) + Old High German 'stalt' (place, related to 'stellen' - to place). A place 'set up' for a purpose.
Memory Tips
Think of an 'Anstalt' as a place where people are 'gestellt' (placed) for a specific reason, like care, education, or detention.