Landeshauptstadt
state capital (capital city of a German federal state)
noun LAHN-des-howpt-shtaht Rare
Usage Note
Landeshauptstadt is the seat of a German Land government; not to be confused with the national capital Bundeshauptstadt (Berlin). Each of the 16 Bundesländer has its own Landeshauptstadt.
Examples
"München ist die Landeshauptstadt Bayerns und ein wichtiges Wirtschaftszentrum."
Natural Translation
Munich is the state capital of Bavaria and an important economic centre.
Literal Translation
Munich is the state capital city of Bavaria and an important economic centre.
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