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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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'das Anwesen' and 'das Landgut' both refer to a large property with an impressive house. 'Anwesen' is more general: it can be in the countryside, on the edge of a city, or by a lake, and it does not have to be used for agriculture. 'Landgut' is more specific and means a large estate in the countryside, often with fields, meadows, or forest. The words are easy to confuse because a 'Landgut' can always look like an 'Anwesen'. But not every 'Anwesen' is a 'Landgut'.
Im Sommer verbringen wir eine Woche auf einem Landgut mit Pferden und Obstbäumen.
In the summer, we spend a week on a country estate with horses and fruit trees.
Am Wochenende arbeitet ein Gärtner auf dem Anwesen der Familie.
On weekends, a gardener works on the family's estate.