German word

Bundesamt

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈbʊndəsˌamt/

Meaning

  • neuter nounfederal office

Example

In Deutschland gibt es viele Bundesämter.

There are many federal offices in Germany.

Illustration for Bundesamt (federal office)

More examples

Ich habe den Antrag beim Bundesamt gestellt.

I submitted the application to the federal office.

Core concept

A national-level government office handling a defined area of public administration.

Common phrases

  • einen Termin beim Bundesamt vereinbaren

    make an appointment at the federal office

  • einen Antrag beim Bundesamt stellen

    submit an application to the federal office

  • ein Formular beim Bundesamt einreichen

    submit a form to the federal office

Similar words

Behörde: A public body that carries out or supervises administration under laws and regulations.
Amt: A government office or department responsible for handling administrative work.

Definition in German

Eine staatliche Behörde auf Bundesebene, die bestimmte Verwaltungsaufgaben wahrnimmt.

Word origin

Bundesamt combines Bundes-, the linking form of Bund meaning federation, with Amt meaning office or official function.

Usage tips

  • Bundesamt is neuter, with the plural Bundesämter, and the umlaut remains in the plural.

Other meanings

  • federal bureaunoun
  • federal agencynoun
  • federal administrative officenoun

Related words

  • amtlichofficialadjective
  • Amtlichkeitofficialnessnoun
  • Amtsleiterhead of an officenoun

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