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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.
plot of land
'das Grundstück' and 'die Länderei' both refer to land that belongs to someone. A 'Grundstück' is a single, defined plot of land and can also be small, for example for a house. A 'Länderei' is larger and usually consists of areas used for agriculture or forestry. The word sounds rather elevated or historical and is rare in everyday language. Learners may confuse the words because both describe ownership of land. For normal building or residential situations, 'Grundstück' is correct; for large landholdings in the countryside, 'Länderei' can fit.
Die alte Familie besitzt mehrere Ländereien in der Nähe des Dorfes.
The old family owns several lands near the village.
Auf dem Amt frage ich nach, wo die Grenze meines Grundstücks liegt.
At the office, I ask where the boundary of my plot of land is.