das Innenministerium
Translation
Department of the Interior, Ministry of the Interior
Examples
Das Innenministerium ist für die innere Sicherheit zuständig.
The Department 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: Department of the Interior, Home Office.
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.