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institution
A public or state-run institution with a specific purpose, for example in the social, health, or media sector.
Die öffentlich-rechtlichen Sender sind Anstalten des öffentlichen Rechts.
The public broadcasters are institutions under public law.
In the meaning 'psychiatrische Klinik' (psychiatric hospital), 'Anstalt' (asylum / institution) is outdated and is often perceived as derogatory today. You should avoid this term so as not to offend anyone.
In alten Filmen hört man manchmal, dass jemand „in die Anstalt kommt“.
In old films, you sometimes hear that someone is 'in die Anstalt kommt' (being sent to the asylum).
The neutral meaning 'Einrichtung' (institution / facility) is used today almost only in fixed, often legal terms. The most common combination is 'Anstalt des öffentlichen Rechts' (institution under public law) for organizations such as broadcasters or savings banks.
Der lokale Fernsehsender ist eine Anstalt des öffentlichen Rechts.
The local television station is an institution under public law.
The colloquial expression 'Anstalten machen' means that someone is hesitating or preparing for something in a cumbersome way. It is often followed by an infinitive with 'zu'.
Mach keine solchen Anstalten und hilf mir einfach!
Don't make such a fuss and just help me!
institute
'das Institut' and 'die Anstalt' can both refer to an institution. However, an institute is usually connected with research, academia, or teaching, often at a university. An 'Anstalt' is a public or state-run institution with a specific purpose, for example in the social, health, or media sector. Learners may confuse the words because both sound like official institutions. Also important: 'Anstalt' can sound outdated or derogatory when referring to psychiatric hospitals. For academic or scientific institutions, 'Institut' is almost always more natural.
Die öffentlich-rechtliche Anstalt produziert jeden Tag Nachrichten für das Fernsehen.
The public broadcasting institution produces news for television every day.
Nach der Arbeit besucht Maria ein Institut, das neue Medikamente erforscht.
After work, Maria visits an institute that researches new medicines.