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“bureaucracy” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/byːʁoˌkʁaˈtiː/

Example

Bei der Bürokratie dauert oft alles länger.

Because of bureaucracy, everything often takes longer.

Illustration for Bürokratie (bureaucracy)

How to say “bureaucracy” in German

“Bureaucracy” in German is Bürokratie.

A chain of official desks in which each form moves through a fixed hierarchy before a decision is made.

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

Example sentences with Bürokratie

Die Bürokratie verzögert oft politische Entscheidungen.

The bureaucracy often delays political decisions.

Tips for using Bürokratie

  • Bürokratie commonly has a negative sense like red tape, while the related adjective bürokratisch describes procedures, institutions, or behavior.

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