English–German
“state capital” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈlandəsˌhaʊ̯ptʃtat/
Example
Die Landeshauptstadt von Nordrhein-Westfalen ist Düsseldorf.
The state capital of North Rhine-Westphalia is Düsseldorf.
How to say “state capital” in German
“State capital” in German is Landeshauptstadt.
One German state has a designated city where its state government and political administration are centered.
Example sentences with Landeshauptstadt
In der Landeshauptstadt gibt es viele Landesbehörden.
There are many state authorities in the state capital.
Tips for using Landeshauptstadt
- The feminine noun takes the plural Landeshauptstädte, with the umlaut marking the change from singular to plural.