German word

Anlaufstelle

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈanlaʊ̯fˌʃtɛlə/

Meaning

  • feminine nounhelp desk

Example

Bei Problemen kann man sich an die Anlaufstelle wenden.

If you have any problems, you can contact the help desk.

Illustration for Anlaufstelle (help desk)

More examples

In akuten Fällen bietet die Anlaufstelle sofortige Hilfe.

In acute cases, the help desk provides immediate help.

Core concept

A first-contact point that receives a problem and directs it to the right person or service.

Common phrases

  • sich an eine Anlaufstelle wenden

    turn to a help desk

  • telefonische Anlaufstelle

    telephone help desk

  • psychosoziale Anlaufstelle

    psychosocial help desk

Similar words

Anlaufpunkt: A place to turn to first for advice, information, or guidance.
Auskunft: A service desk offering visitors or users concise basic information.
Kontaktstelle: A point of contact for reaching the responsible person or department.

Definition in German

Anlaufstelle bezeichnet eine Einrichtung oder Adresse, an die man sich zuerst wendet, wenn man Beratung, Hilfe oder weiterführende Kontakte braucht.

Word origin

The compound combines Anlauf, a reaching or approaching point, with Stelle, meaning place or position, giving the sense of a place approached first.

Usage tips

  • Anlaufstelle is feminine, with the plural Anlaufstellen, and it can mean an organization or contact address rather than a physical desk.

Other meanings

  • place to turn tonoun
  • support centernoun

Related words

  • Anlaufpunktpoint of contactnoun
  • anlaufenstart upverb

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