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“administrative” in German

Pronunciation

IPA/atminɪstʁaˈtiːf/

Example

Ich erledige heute die administrativen Aufgaben im Büro.

I'm taking care of the administrative tasks at the office today.

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How to say “administrative” in German

“Administrative” in German is administrativ.

The support side of an institution organizes documents, procedures, and internal rules without directly producing its main service.

Full entry for administrativ: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with administrativ

Bei der Sitzung wurden mehrere administrative Fristen besprochen.

At the meeting, several administrative deadlines were discussed.

Tips for using administrativ

  • Administrativ describes a relation to administration, so it does not by itself mean slow, excessive, or incompetent bureaucracy.

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