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“government office” in German

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Pronunciation

IPA/amt/

Example

Ich gehe zum Amt, um meinen Pass zu beantragen.

I'm going to the government office to apply for my passport.

Illustration for Amt (government office)

How to say “government office” in German

“Government office” in German is Amt.

A public desk and the authority behind it, where official duties such as issuing documents are handled.

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

Example sentences with Amt

Ich rufe beim Amt an, um die Öffnungszeiten zu erfragen.

I am calling the government office to ask about its opening hours.

Tips for using Amt

  • Amt is neuter, its plural is Ämter, and zum Amt uses the dative form after zu.

Other German words for “government office”

Ich muss zur Behörde gehen.

I have to go to the government office.

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