noun
institute, institution
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Institut means 'institute' or 'institution'. It's a neuter noun (das Institut) referring to a research, educational, or formal organization. Plural is Institute; genitive singular des Instituts. Dative plural is den Instituten. No special preposition, reflexivity, or irregular plural—standard declension and usage. Common in academic and administrative contexts.
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Das Institut ist als wichtige Institution in der Stadt anerkannt.
The institute is recognized as an important institution in the city.
Als das Förderprogramm am Institut im letzten Jahr begann, boten die Forschenden zusätzliche Seminare an, damit junge Wissenschaftler praktische Erfahrungen sammelten.
When the funding program started at the institute last year, the researchers offered additional seminars so that young scientists gathered practical experience.
Das Institut für Biologie veröffentlicht jedes Jahr neue Forschungsergebnisse.
The Institute of Biology publishes new research every year.
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Imagine a stone building with 'Institut' carved above the entrance.
Sounds like 'in-sti-tute' — similar to English 'institute'.
Das (neuter) — picture the institute as a neutral building labeled 'das Institut'.
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Institut often refers to research or academic institutes; plural is Institute. Similar to English 'institute' but watch orthography.