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A large landed property, usually consisting of land used for agriculture or forestry, that belongs to a person, family, or institution.
Der Graf besaß riesige Ländereien mit Wäldern und Feldern.
The count owned vast lands with forests and fields.
'Die Länderei' is derived from 'das Land' (land). The ending '-ei' here indicates a whole or a possession, meaning a large area of land.
Die Familie lebt seit Generationen von der Landwirtschaft auf diesem Land.
The family has lived off farming on this land for generations.
The word is often used in the plural ('Ländereien') to emphasize the size of the property. Common verbs in this context are 'Ländereien besitzen' (to own lands), 'verwalten' (to manage), or 'erben' (to inherit).
Nach dem Tod ihres Vaters erbte sie riesige Ländereien in Schottland.
After her father's death, she inherited vast lands in Scotland.
'Länderei' is a rather elevated and slightly historical word. It is used for large landed property, often in the context of nobility, history, or very wealthy families.
Das alte Schloss ist von weitläufigen Ländereien umgeben.
The old castle is surrounded by extensive lands.
domain
Both words can refer to a large property used for agriculture or forestry. “Die Domäne” specifically means a historic estate owned by a state or ruler, while “die Länderei” generally refers to a large property owned by a person, family, or institution. For general present-day ownership, “Länderei” is usually the better choice.
Die Familie bewirtschaftet eine große Länderei mit Feldern und Wald.
The family manages a large estate with fields and woodland.
Die historische Domäne gehörte früher dem Staat und wurde von einem Verwalter geführt.
The historic estate once belonged to the state and was run by an administrator.
