noun
university, college
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Universität means university or college, referring to institutions of higher education. It’s a feminine noun: die Universität, plural Universitäten. Declension uses der Universität (genitive singular) and den Universitäten (dative plural). Informally abbreviated “Uni.” No special prepositions required; often used with an article or names of cities.
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Ich studiere an der Universität.
I study at the university.
Sie studiert Medizin an der Universität.
She is studying medicine at the university.
Die Universität organisiert nächste Woche eine Karrieremesse.
The university is organizing a career fair next week.
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visualize a campus building with a sign 'Universität'
Universität ~ 'university' (very similar sound)
die Universität — imagine a female professor (die) on campus
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Feminine noun. Typical plural 'Universitäten'.