administration
die Administration, die Administrationen
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administration
The management and organization of a company, government office, or institution. A synonym for 'Verwaltung' (administration).
Die Administration der Universität kümmert sich um die Einschreibung der Studierenden.
The university administration takes care of student enrollment.
administration
The government of a state, especially in the USA, including the president and his or her ministers.
Die neue Administration plant eine umfassende Steuerreform.
The new administration is planning a comprehensive tax reform.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Administrationen |
| genitive | der Administration |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Administration | die Administrationen |
| accusative | die Administration | die Administrationen |
| dative | der Administration | den Administrationen |
| genitive | der Administration | der Administrationen |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
The noun 'Administration' belongs to a word family with the verb 'administrieren' (to administer/manage) and the adjective 'administrativ' (administrative). All of these words have a Latin origin.
Der administrative Aufwand für dieses Projekt ist sehr hoch.
The administrative effort required for this project is very high.
In the meaning 'Verwaltung' (administration), 'Administration' is often used in an international, business, or technical context. It can sound more formal or more specific.
Er arbeitet in der Netzwerk-Administration eines großen Konzerns.
He works in network administration at a large corporation.
The meaning 'Regierung' (government) is used almost exclusively in political journalism and in reports about the US government. If you read about the 'Biden-Administration' (Biden administration), it means the government.
Die vorherige Administration hatte eine andere Außenpolitik.
The previous administration had a different foreign policy.
government
Regierung is the general term for the political leadership of a state. Administration can also refer to a government, but it is used especially for the executive branch of a particular U.S. president. In general political contexts, Regierung is therefore appropriate; in a U.S. context, Administration is often used.
Die amerikanische Administration stellte heute ihr neues Programm vor.
The American administration presented its new program today.
Die deutsche Regierung stellte heute ihr neues Programm vor.
The German government presented its new program today.
