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state capital
The city where the government and parliament of a federal state (in Germany and Austria) or a canton (in Switzerland) have their seat.
München ist die Landeshauptstadt von Bayern.
Munich is the state capital of Bavaria.
The word is made up of three parts: 'Land' (here: federal state), 'Haupt' (main/most important), and 'Stadt' (city). So it is the 'Haupt-Stadt' (capital city) of a 'Land' (state).
Wiesbaden ist die Landeshauptstadt von Hessen.
Wiesbaden is the state capital of Hesse.
This word is important for understanding the political structure of Germany and Austria. Each federal state has its own government and an official state capital where that government is based.
Deutschland besteht aus 16 Bundesländern mit 16 Landeshauptstädten.
Germany consists of 16 federal states with 16 state capitals.
To express belonging to a federal state, the preposition 'von' is almost always used. The pattern is: [city] ist die Landeshauptstadt von [federal state].
Potsdam ist die Landeshauptstadt von Brandenburg.
Potsdam is the state capital of Brandenburg.
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Hauptstadt is the general term for the most important city of a country, federal state, or region. Landeshauptstadt more specifically refers to the seat of government of a German or Austrian federal state or a Swiss canton. For a federal state, both terms are often possible, but Landeshauptstadt highlights the political function.
München ist die Landeshauptstadt Bayerns und Sitz der Landesregierung.
Munich is the state capital of Bavaria and the seat of the state government.
München ist die Hauptstadt Bayerns.
Munich is the capital of Bavaria.
