German word

Botschaft

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈboːtʃaft/

Meaning

  • feminine nounembassy

Example

Ich muss zur Botschaft gehen, um ein Visum zu beantragen.

I need to go to the embassy to apply for a visa.

Illustration for Botschaft (embassy)

More examples

Ich habe bei der Botschaft angerufen, um einen Termin zu bekommen.

I called the embassy to get an appointment.

Core concept

An official state office abroad that sends out formal messages.

Common phrases

  • zur Botschaft gehen

    go to the embassy

  • bei der Botschaft einen Termin vereinbaren

    make an appointment at the embassy

  • bei der Botschaft die Öffnungszeiten erfragen

    ask the embassy about its opening hours

Similar words

Konsulat: An official office abroad that helps citizens with passports and other documents.
Visum: An official document granting permission to enter and stay in a country.
Pass: An official government document proving identity and allowing international travel.

Definition in German

Die diplomatische Vertretung eines Staates im Ausland; in übertragener Bedeutung die von dort aus gegebene offizielle Mitteilung.

Word origin

The noun comes from Middle High German botschaft, formed from Bote meaning messenger with the suffix -schaft, and originally referred to a message.

Usage tips

  • Botschaft is feminine, so the phrase is zur Botschaft with dative feminine article contraction.

Other meanings

  • messagenoun
  • main pointnoun

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