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country estate
A large estate in the countryside, usually consisting of a representative residence (manor house) and extensive lands such as fields, meadows, and forests.
Die Adelsfamilie verkaufte ihr historisches Landgut in Brandenburg.
The noble family sold its historic country estate in Brandenburg.
The word consists of 'Land' (land/country) and 'Gut'. Here, 'das Gut' does not mean 'something good', but is an old word for a large property or estate, usually in agriculture.
Zum Landgut gehörten früher über 100 Hektar Wald.
In the past, more than 100 hectares of forest belonged to the country estate.
When talking about life or staying on such an estate, the preposition 'auf' is typically used: 'auf einem Landgut leben' (to live on a country estate).
Sie träumt davon, auf einem alten Landgut in der Toskana zu wohnen.
She dreams of living on an old country estate in Tuscany.
The term 'Landgut' (country estate) has an elevated and often historical connotation. It does not simply describe a farm, but a large, representative estate that is often associated with wealth and history.
Das herrschaftliche Landgut kann heute für Hochzeiten gemietet werden.
The stately country estate can now be rented for weddings.
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An Anwesen is generally a large property with impressive buildings. A Landgut is a more specific type of Anwesen in the countryside and usually also includes extensive fields, meadows, or forests. Use Anwesen when describing a property, and Landgut when its rural estate character is important.
Das große Landgut mit dem Herrenhaus umfasst mehrere Felder und Wälder.
The large country estate with the manor house includes several fields and forests.
Das große Anwesen mit der Villa liegt am Rand des Dorfes.
The large estate with the villa is on the edge of the village.
