Interior Ministry
das Innenministerium, die Innenministerien
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Interior Ministry
The highest authority of a state responsible for internal security. Its responsibilities typically include the police, domestic intelligence, and administration.
Das Innenministerium warnte vor einer erhöhten Terrorgefahr.
The Interior Ministry warned of an increased terrorist threat.
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| plural | die Innenministerien |
| genitive | des Innenministeriums |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Innenministerium | die Innenministerien |
| accusative | das Innenministerium | die Innenministerien |
| dative | dem Innenministerium | den Innenministerien |
| genitive | des Innenministeriums | der Innenministerien |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
This word is made up of 'innen' (inside/internal) and 'das Ministerium' (the ministry). It therefore refers to the government authority responsible for a country's internal affairs.
Das Innenministerium ist für die Polizei und die öffentliche Sicherheit verantwortlich.
The Interior Ministry is responsible for the police and public security.
Many ministries are named according to this pattern: [area of responsibility] + '-ministerium' (ministry). For example, there is also 'das Außenministerium' (Foreign Ministry), 'das Finanzministerium' (Finance Ministry), or 'das Justizministerium' (Justice Ministry).
Das Finanzministerium plant eine neue Steuerreform.
The Finance Ministry is planning a new tax reform.
In news reports and official communications, the Interior Ministry is often used with verbs like 'mitteilen' (to announce/inform), 'warnen' (to warn), 'bestätigen' (to confirm), or 'planen' (to plan).
Das Innenministerium teilte mit, dass neue Sicherheitsmaßnahmen eingeführt werden.
The Interior Ministry announced that new security measures would be introduced.
