federal agency
die Bundesanstalt, die Bundesanstalten
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federal agency
An authority or public institution at the federal level in Germany that carries out specific government tasks. Federal agencies often work in specialized fields, such as finance, labor, or technology.
Die Bundesanstalt für Finanzdienstleistungsaufsicht (BaFin) überwacht die Banken und Versicherungen in Deutschland.
The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) supervises banks and insurance companies in Germany.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Bundesanstalten |
| genitive | der Bundesanstalt |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Bundesanstalt | die Bundesanstalten |
| accusative | die Bundesanstalt | die Bundesanstalten |
| dative | der Bundesanstalt | den Bundesanstalten |
| genitive | der Bundesanstalt | der Bundesanstalten |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
The word is composed of 'Bundes-' (federal) and 'Anstalt' (institution). 'Bund' refers to Germany's federal level, and 'Anstalt' refers to a public institution. So literally, it is an 'Anstalt des Bundes' (institution of the federal government).
Die neue Bundesanstalt ist für die Sicherheit im Flugverkehr zuständig.
The new federal agency is responsible for safety in air traffic.
The name of a 'Bundesanstalt' (federal agency) is often supplemented by the preposition 'für' (for) and its area of responsibility. This lets you recognize its exact function.
Die Bundesanstalt für Arbeit wurde in Bundesagentur für Arbeit umbenannt.
The Federal Labor Office was renamed the Federal Employment Agency.
'Bundesanstalt' (federal agency) is a formal term from administrative and government language. In everyday life, you will only hear the word when a specific authority is being discussed.
Er hat eine offizielle Anfrage an die zuständige Bundesanstalt geschickt.
He sent an official inquiry to the responsible federal agency.
federal authority
A Bundesanstalt and a Bundesbehörde are government institutions at the federal level. Bundesbehörde is the more general term for such an administrative office, while Bundesanstalt usually refers to a specifically named institution with particular responsibilities. Use Bundesbehörde in general, and Bundesanstalt when the specific name or area of responsibility is important.
Die Bundesanstalt für Arbeit informiert über freie Ausbildungsplätze.
The Federal Employment Agency provides information about available apprenticeship positions.
Die Bundesbehörde prüft den Antrag aus allen Bundesländern.
The federal authority is reviewing the application from all the federal states.
