die Institution, -en
intézmény
Eine Organisation oder Einrichtung, die bestimmte Aufgaben erfüllt, zum Beispiel im Bereich Bildung, Gesundheit oder Regierung.
The German word Institution is a feminine noun (die Institution) meaning an "institution" in English. It refers to an established organization or foundation, especially one dedicated to education, public service, or culture.
- Made of: The word itself is borrowed from Latin institutio, so it doesn’t contain separable parts like common German compounds.
- Meaning: An organization or established system (e.g., university, bank, government agency).
Similar words:
- Einrichtung (institution or facility)
- Anstalt (establishment, often formal or official)
- Organisation (organization)
Differences:
- Einrichtung focuses more on the physical or functional aspect of an institution (like a facility).
- Anstalt can suggest more formal or official entities, sometimes with a stricter legal or social status.
- Organisation is broader, referring to any organized group, not necessarily with institutional authority or permanence.
Institution emphasizes recognized and often long-standing established systems or bodies.
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Examples
Die Institution ist sehr angesehen.noun
Az intézmény nagyon tekintélyes.
Diese Institution setzt sich für Bildung ein.noun
Ez az intézmény kiáll az oktatás mellett.
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