English–German

“registry office” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʃtandəsˌamt/

Example

Viele Standesämter haben im Sommer geschlossen.

Many registry offices are closed in summer.

Illustration for Standesamt (registry office)

How to say “registry office” in German

“Registry office” in German is Standesamt.

A public office where a person's legal status is recorded and certified through documents such as birth and marriage certificates.

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

Example sentences with Standesamt

Die Geburt wurde beim Standesamt angemeldet.

The birth was registered at the registry office.

Tips for using Standesamt

  • Standesamt is neuter, and its plural is Standesämter with an umlaut; the common phrase is zum Standesamt for going there.

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