institution / asylum
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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.
asylum / institution
An outdated and often derogatory term for a psychiatric hospital or sanatorium.
Früher wurden Menschen mit psychischen Problemen oft in eine Anstalt eingewiesen.
In the past, people with mental health problems were often committed to an institution.
to make moves
Colloquial expression meaning 'to prepare for something in a cumbersome way' or 'to show signs of doing something'.
Er machte schon Anstalten zu gehen, als das Telefon klingelte.
He was already making moves to leave when the phone rang.
In the meaning 'psychiatrische Klinik' (psychiatric hospital), 'Anstalt' (asylum / institution) is outdated and is often perceived as derogatory today.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
Institut and Anstalt can both refer to organized institutions. An Institut is used especially for scientific research or teaching. An Anstalt, by contrast, is a public or state-run institution with a specific social, health-related, or media-related purpose, and can therefore sound more official or traditional.
Die staatliche Anstalt betreibt mehrere Einrichtungen für die Gesundheitsversorgung.
The state-run institution operates several healthcare facilities.
Das Institut erforscht neue Methoden zur Behandlung von Krankheiten.
The institute is researching new methods for treating diseases.
