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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.
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.
authority / agency
'die Behörde' and 'die Bundesanstalt' both belong to the government sector and have to do with administration. 'Behörde' is the more general word. It is used for offices and public agencies, for example in connection with passports, registrations, or permits. 'Bundesanstalt' is more specific: it refers to a public institution at the federal level, often with a particular specialist field. Learners may confuse the words because a federal agency can also be a type of authority. In everyday language, people usually say 'Behörde' when they do not need to name the exact office.
Die Bundesanstalt prüft in diesem Bereich technische Regeln und informiert die Firmen.
The federal agency reviews technical rules in this area and informs companies.
Für die neue Wohnung muss Anna noch zur Behörde gehen und sich anmelden.
For the new apartment, Anna still has to go to the authority and register.