German word

Amtsantritt

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈamtsanˌtʁɪt/

Meaning

  • masculine nountaking office

Example

Beim Amtsantritt versprach der Präsident, das Land zu vereinen.

Upon taking office, the president promised to unite the country.

Illustration for Amtsantritt (taking office)

More examples

Das Protokoll beim Amtsantritt des Bürgermeisters wurde im Rathaus veröffentlicht.

The minutes from the mayor's taking office were published at city hall.

Core concept

A new officeholder steps into the position that carries a defined term, authority, and set of duties.

Common phrases

  • bei Amtsantritt

    upon taking office

  • zum Amtsantritt

    upon taking office

  • vor Amtsantritt

    before taking office

Similar words

Amtsübernahme: The assumption of authority and duties from a predecessor.
Dienstantritt: The formal start of work or service.
Vereidigung: The official ceremony of swearing an oath for a post.
Amtseinführung: The official ceremony or procedure for installing someone in office.

Definition in German

Amtsantritt ist der formale Beginn einer Amtszeit, bei dem eine Person das Amt übernimmt und die dienstlichen Pflichten antritt.

Word origin

Amtsantritt is a German compound of Amt, 'official position', and Antritt, 'beginning or taking up', so it denotes the start of holding that position.

Usage tips

  • The phrase bei Amtsantritt uses the bare singular noun after bei, while bei dem Amtsantritt is possible when a specific occasion is meant.

Other meanings

  • inaugurationnoun

Opposites

  • Rücktrittresignationnoun
  • Abberufungremoval from officenoun

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