German Conversation · Level 153
30 words
German word
Gemeindeverwaltung
Pronunciation
IPA/gəˈmaɪ̯ndəfɛɐ̯ˌvaltʊŋ/
Meaning
- feminine nounmunicipal administration
Example
Die Gemeindeverwaltung kümmert sich um die Anmeldung.
The municipal administration handles registration.
More examples
Man sollte Informationen bei der Gemeindeverwaltung erfragen, bevor man baut.
One should request information from the municipal administration before building.
Core concept
The organized administrative hub through which a town or municipality manages local affairs.
Common phrases
Kontakt zur Gemeindeverwaltung aufnehmen
contact the municipal administration
eine Genehmigung von der Gemeindeverwaltung beantragen
apply for a permit from the municipal administration
Informationen bei der Gemeindeverwaltung erfragen
request information from the municipal administration
Similar words
Verwaltung: An organization responsible for managing public administrative affairs.
Bürgerbüro: A public-facing office where residents complete registrations and obtain certificates.
Rathaus: The building used as the seat of municipal government and public offices.
Gemeinde: A self-governing community defined by its territory and residents.
Definition in German
Eine Gemeindeverwaltung ist die administrative Einheit einer Gemeinde, zuständig für Verwaltungsvorgänge wie Anmeldung, Gebühren und örtliche Planung.
Word origin
The compound joins Gemeinde, referring to a local community or municipality, with Verwaltung, formed from verwalten, to administer or manage.
Usage tips
- Gemeindeverwaltung can mean the administrative body or its office, so it does not necessarily refer to a town-hall building.
Other meanings
- municipal officenoun
- city hallnoun
- town hallnoun
Opposites
- Privatunternehmenprivate companynoun
Related words
- Verwaltungadministrationnoun
- Verwaltungsamtadministrative officenoun