German word

Gemeindeamt

Pronunciation

IPA/gəˈmaɪ̯ndəˌamt/

Meaning

  • neuter nounmunicipal office

Example

Ich gehe zum Gemeindeamt.

I am going to the municipal office.

Illustration for Gemeindeamt (municipal office)

More examples

Ich habe im Gemeindeamt meinen Wohnsitz angemeldet.

I registered my residence at the municipal office.

Core concept

A local government desk where residents handle everyday matters with their municipality.

Common phrases

  • zum Gemeindeamt fahren

    drive to the municipal office

  • Termin im Gemeindeamt vereinbaren

    make an appointment at the municipal office

  • Ausweis im Gemeindeamt vorlegen

    present an ID at the municipal office

Similar words

Bürgeramt: A citizen service office for address changes, resident records, and official certificates.
Rathaus: A municipal headquarters with administrative offices, council services, and public counters.
Standesamt: A government office responsible for registering births, marriages, and deaths.
Einwohnermeldeamt: A municipal office responsible for resident registration and address records.

Definition in German

Das Verwaltungsamt der Gemeinde für Bürgerdienste wie Anmeldung, Ausweis und Bauangelegenheiten.

Word origin

Gemeindeamt is a compound of Gemeinde, meaning municipality, and Amt, meaning office or public authority.

Usage tips

  • Gemeindeamt is neuter, and its plural is Gemeindeämter, with an umlaut and the ending -er.

Other meanings

  • city hallnoun
  • town hallnoun

Opposites

  • Privatbetriebprivate enterprisenoun

Related words

  • Amtofficenoun
  • Amtsleiterhead of the officenoun

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