English–German

“federal office” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈbʊndəsˌamt/

Example

In Deutschland gibt es viele Bundesämter.

There are many federal offices in Germany.

Illustration for Bundesamt (federal office)

How to say “federal office” in German

“Federal office” in German is Bundesamt.

A national-level government office handling a defined area of public administration.

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

Example sentences with Bundesamt

Ich habe den Antrag beim Bundesamt gestellt.

I submitted the application to the federal office.

Tips for using Bundesamt

  • Bundesamt is neuter, with the plural Bundesämter, and the umlaut remains in the plural.

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